Starvecrow Farm

"Starvecrow Farm" by Stanley John Weyman is a story about a young woman named Henrietta who runs away with her sweetheart, Stewart, to start a new life, but their adventure takes a dangerous turn, testing Henrietta's dreams as they face unexpected trouble that could ruin everything. The story kicks off with Henrietta and Stewart traveling by carriage through the risky quicksand of the Lancashire coast, and their time together shows both their excitement and some worry as Henrietta deals with the big decision they've made and the scary unknown that waits ahead. As they get closer to the inn where they plan to stay, danger creeps in, not only from people chasing them, but also from secrets that Stewart is keeping, setting up a story packed with romance, conflict, and a look at society in early 19th-century England, making readers excited to see what happens to Henrietta and what challenges she will face.