Edina: A Novel

"Edina: A Novel" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a story set in the 1800s that takes place in Trennach. The narrative surrounds events, in a Cornish village, focusing on the Raynor family, including Dr. Hugh Raynor and his nephew Frank Raynor, as well as Rosaline Bell. The book is about love, superstition, and social life in the mining community. The setting of Trennach, along with its mining culture is detailed and rustic. Dr. Raynor and his nephew Frank, discuss the local superstition of the ominous "Seven Whistlers." The narrative then shifts to Rosaline Bell, who is important when it comes to love and tragedy tied to the miners' lives. As Rosaline experiences her feelings for Frank, her father's obsession with the superstition adds tension to the story, all combining the character's fates.