Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor
Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor
By S. Baring-Gould
4 Sep, 2020
When Anthony Cleverdon rescues Urith Malvine from a fire on Dartmoor, the tempestuous romance between the two young people reignites the ancient family feud between the Cleverdons and the Crymes.
Written in the late-Victorian period and set short
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When Anthony Cleverdon rescues Urith Malvine from a fire on Dartmoor, the tempestuous romance between the two young people reignites the ancient family feud between the Cleverdons and the Crymes.
Written in the late-Victorian period and set shortly before the Glorious Revolution of the late eighteenth century, Baring-Gould's thrilling novel is the result of its author's love affair with Dartmoor and its folklore. Brimming with brooding action and memorable characters, this fast-moving romance is long overdue for modern readers to rediscover - think Thomas Hardy with a sense of fun! Less