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Children of the Mist

Children of the Mist

Phillpotts, Eden

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Christian FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 143045122X
ISBN13: 9781430451228
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 558
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Children of the Mist is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts, which tells the story of two young lovers, Gaffer and Betsy, who live in the remote Dartmoor countryside in England. The book is set in the early 1900s and explores the themes of love, family, and the clash between tradition and modernity.Gaffer is a young man who lives with his family in a small village on the moors. He falls in love with Betsy, a girl from a neighboring village, and the two begin a secret romance. However, their families are opposed to their relationship, as they come from different social classes and have different beliefs about life and love.As the story unfolds, Gaffer and Betsy must navigate the challenges of their relationship, including the disapproval of their families and the pressures of society. They also face personal struggles, including Gaffer's battle with alcoholism and Betsy's struggle to find her place in the world.Throughout the novel, Phillpotts paints a vivid picture of life in the Dartmoor countryside, with its rugged landscapes and close-knit communities. He also explores the tension between tradition and modernity, as the old ways of life clash with the new.Children of the Mist is a poignant and moving story of love and family, set against the backdrop of a changing world. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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