Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells

By Halliwell Sutcliffe

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In an old English village, a blacksmith's love for a farmer's daughter is complicated by the arrival of a mysterious stranger, testing the boundaries of their community.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2021-11-15

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Summary

"Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells" by Halliwell Sutcliffe is a tale that unfolds within a close-knit English village, focusing on the lives of its inhabitants and the challenges they face. The story centers on Priscilla, the farmer’s daughter, her affections for the blacksmith, David Blake, and the unsettling return of Reuben Gaunt, an outsider whose enigmatic presence threatens the village's tranquility. Love blossoms amidst the simplicities of rural living as David wrestles with his emotions for Priscilla. The story follows themes of affection, the impact of outsiders on close-knit communities, and the harmony of village life that begins to crumble with Gaunt's presence.