Trevlyn Hold: A Novel

Name: Trevlyn Hold: A Novel
Author: Mrs. Henry Wood

By Mrs. Henry Wood

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A rural drama follows a farming family after the head is grievously injured, setting off conflicts over land, wills, and succession. Neighbours, a hard landlord, and ambitious claimants engage in rivalries, reconciliations and romantic complications while secrets, accidents, a fire, legal hearings and perilous incidents repeatedly threaten the household. The plot alternates scenes of domestic care, social tension and suspenseful episodes—including investigations, dramatic confrontations, and rescue efforts—until misunderstandings and doubts about inheritance are resolved and a more secure arrangement for the estate and its heirs emerges.

About the Author

Mrs. Henry Wood

Mrs. Henry Wood, born Ellen Wood, was a prominent English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her sensational and romantic fiction. Her most famous work, "East Lynne," published in 1861, became a bestseller and is often credited with shaping the genre of domestic fiction. Wood's novels frequently explore themes of morality, social issues, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the Victorian era's values and concerns. Over her prolific career, she authored numerous novels, including "A Life's Secret" and "Johnny Ludlow," which further established her reputation as a significant figure in Victorian literature.