Pallinghurst Barrow

Pallinghurst Barrow

Pallinghurst Barrow

Grant Allen

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
Materia
Cuentos de terror y fantasmas
ISBN:
9781419139987
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Pallinghurst Barrow is a novel written by British author Grant Allen. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named Harry, who inherits a large estate in the English countryside. Harry quickly becomes enamored with the beauty of the landscape and the history of the area, particularly a mysterious burial mound on his property known as Pallinghurst Barrow.As Harry begins to explore the history of the barrow, he becomes convinced that it holds a secret of great importance. With the help of a local archaeologist, Harry sets out to uncover the truth behind the ancient burial site. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a wealthy American businessman and a beautiful young woman who captures his heart.As Harry delves deeper into the history of Pallinghurst Barrow, he uncovers a shocking secret that has been hidden for centuries. The discovery leads to a thrilling climax that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.Pallinghurst Barrow is a captivating tale of mystery, romance, and adventure set against the backdrop of the English countryside. Allen’s vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mystery novels.''Oh! Mr. Cameron, how can you?'' Mrs. Bouverie-Barton cried, quite pettishly; for even advanced ladies are still feminine enough at times to be distinctly pettish. ''I take the greatest trouble to keep all such rubbish out of Joyce’s way; and then you men of science come down here and talk like this to her, and undo all the good I’ve taken months in doing.''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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