Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills

"Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills" by R. D. Blackmore is a 19th-century novel set in the village of Perlycross, where community, love, and obligation intertwine through the lives of its characters, most notably the Rev. Philip Penniloe, the village curate, and his bond with Colonel Sir Thomas Waldron. The story portrays the social interactions and moral conflicts of individuals in a charming but complex rural English environment, vividly depicting the community facing change and challenges while united by a common purpose, both in religious duties and civil responsibilities, beginning with the deteriorating health of Sir Thomas, which disrupts the calm of Perlycross and worries the entire village, all while the diligent Rev. Philip Penniloe faithfully manages the parish.