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Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills

R. D. Blackmore

Set in eastern Devon around 1830, the story follows the scandal that erupts when Squire Sir Thomas Waldron's body is stolen from his grave on the night of his funeral.

"Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills" by R. D. Blackmore is a three-volume novel. Set in eastern Devon around 1830, the story follows the scandal that erupts when Squire Sir Thomas Waldron's body is stolen from his grave on the night of his funeral.

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In the year 1835, the Rev. Philip Penniloe was Curate-in-charge of Perlycross, a village in a valley of the Blackdown Range. It was true that the Rector, the Rev. John Chevithorne, M.A., came twice every year to attend to his tithes; but otherwise he never thought of interfering, and would rather keep his distance from spiritual things. Mr. Penniloe had been his College-tutor, and still was his guide upon any points of duty less cardinal than discipline of dogs and horses.

The title of "Curate-in-charge" as yet was not invented generally; but far more Curates held that position than hold it in these stricter times. And the shifting of Curates from parish to parish was not so frequent as it is now; theological views having less range and rage, and Curates less divinity. Moreover it cost much more to move.

But the Curate of Perlycross was not of a lax or careless nature. He would do what his conscience required, at the cost of his last penny; and he thought and acted as if this world were only the way to a better one. In this respect he differed widely from all the people of his parish, as well as from most of his Clerical brethren. And it is no little thing to say of him, that he was beloved in spite of his piety.

Contents

  1. 01Chapter I. The Lap of Peace.
  2. 02Chapter II. Fairy Faith.
  3. 03Chapter III. The Lych-Gate.
  4. 04Chapter IV. Nicie.
  5. 05Chapter V. A Fair Bargain.
  6. 06Chapter VI. Doctors Three.
  7. 07Chapter VII. R. I. P.
  8. 08Chapter VIII. The Potato-Field.
  9. 09Chapter IX. The Narrow Path.
  10. 10Chapter X. In Charge.
  11. 11Chapter XI. At the Charge.
  12. 12Chapter XII. A Fool's Errand.
  13. 13Chapter XIII. The Law of the Land.
  14. 14Chapter XIV. Reasoning Without Reason.
  15. 15Chapter XV. Friends and Foes.
  16. 16Chapter XVI. Little Billy.
  17. 17Chapter XVII. Camelias.
  18. 18Chapter XVIII. Concussion.
  19. 19Chapter XIX. Percussion.
  20. 20Chapter XX. Discussion.
  21. 21Chapter XXI. Blackmarsh.
  22. 22Chapter XXII. Fireship and Galleon.
  23. 23Chapter XXIII. A Magic Letter.
  24. 24Chapter XXIV. A Wager.
  25. 25Chapter XXV. A Sermon in Stone.
  26. 26Chapter XXVI. The Old Mill.
  27. 27Chapter XXVII. Panic.
  28. 28Chapter XXVIII. Vagabonds.
  29. 29Chapter XXIX. Two Puzzles.
  30. 30Chapter XXX. Frankly Speaking.
  31. 31Chapter XXXI. A Great Prize.
  32. 32Chapter XXXII. Pleadings.
  33. 33Chapter XXXIII. The Schoolmaster Abroad.
  34. 34Chapter XXXIV. Loyalty.
  35. 35Chapter XXXV. A Wrestling Bout.
  36. 36Chapter XXXVI. A Fighting Bout.
  37. 37Chapter XXXVII. Gentle as a Lamb.
  38. 38Chapter XXXVIII. An Inland Run.
  39. 39Chapter XXXIX. Needful Returns.
  40. 40Chapter XL. Home and Foreign.
  41. 41Chapter XLI. The Pride of Life.
  42. 42Chapter XLII. His Last Bivouac.
  43. 43Chapter XLIII. Two Fine Lessons.
  44. 44Chapter XLIV. And One Still Finer.

About this edition

Author
R. D. Blackmore
Language
English
Era
Modern (c. 1800–1945)
Reading level
Intermediate: some philosophy helps
Formats
EPUB, PDF
Length
511 pages
This edition
Modern Philosophers

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