The River (1902)

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Set against the backdrop of Devon, England, the novel delves into the lives of characters intertwined by the River Dart. John Rudd, a young farmer, navigates a complicated love for Mary amidst competition from the charming Charles Coyshe. Their rivalry leads to thrilling adventures, while local fishermen face the challenges of modernization, including a new railway threatening their livelihoods. Themes of love, loss, and nature's influence are explored, offering a poignant view of rural life in the early 1900s and the interconnectedness of human experiences.