Starvecrow Farm

Name: Starvecrow Farm
Author: Stanley John Weyman

A young woman fleeing an unloving household elopes with her lover, crossing treacherous coastal sands and seeking a sea passage to safety. Their flight triggers pursuit, secret plans, and tense choices that lead to legal inquiry, imprisonment, and encounters with smugglers and local conspiracies centered on a rural farm. The narrative moves through jealousies, reconciliations, daring nocturnal adventures, and comic episodes of mistaken identity, balancing romantic feeling with brisk action. It concludes with revelations that resolve misunderstandings and restore the heroine's hopes for a secure marriage and domestic peace.

By Stanley John Weyman

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Stanley John Weyman

Stanley John Weyman was an English author known for his historical romances and adventure novels, which often feature themes of chivalry and intrigue. His writing is characterized by rich detail and a strong sense of period atmosphere. One of his most notable works is "A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac," which showcases his ability to blend historical fact with engaging storytelling. Weyman's contributions to literature have earned him a place among the prominent writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his works continue to be appreciated for their narrative style and historical depth.