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The Drakestone (1906)

The Drakestone (1906)

Onions, Oliver

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Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1437315135
ISBN13: 9781437315134
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Drakestone is a novel written by Oliver Onions and first published in 1906. The story is set in the fictional village of Cullerne, located in the south-west of England. The novel revolves around the Drakestone, a large, mysterious rock that has stood in the village for centuries. The villagers believe that the Drakestone has supernatural powers and that it can bring good luck or misfortune to those who touch it.The protagonist of the story is a young man named John Vellacott, who inherits a large estate in Cullerne from his uncle. John is fascinated by the Drakestone and becomes obsessed with uncovering its secrets. He meets a variety of characters, including the reclusive artist, Peter Grigson, and the beautiful and enigmatic Anna Gressingham.As John delves deeper into the history of the Drakestone, he uncovers a dark and shocking secret that threatens to destroy the entire village. The novel explores themes of superstition, greed, and the power of the past to shape the present. It is a gripping and atmospheric tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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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