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by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
CRADOCK NOWELL
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
Set in the ancient New Forest of southern England, the novel opens with the imposing Hall of Nowelhurst, a mansion steeped in centuries‑old privileges. The narrative paints the forest in vivid seasonal colors, from heather‑clad summer to amber‑tinted autumn, while the rustling trees seem to guard the Nowell family’s feudal rights. This lush backdrop creates a world where nature and lineage intertwine, hinting at both beauty and the weight of tradition.
At the heart of the story is Cradock Nowell, a proud patriarch determined to preserve the estate’s unique claims—turf, marl, hawking grounds—against the encroaching scrutiny of royal commissioners. When a charismatic newcomer, Frances, captures the attention of the court, old loyalties are tested and new alliances form. As tensions rise over the future of the forest’s liberties, the characters must navigate honor, love, and the looming threat of losing their ancient heritage.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (422K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-10-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1825–1900
Best known for Lorna Doone, this Victorian novelist brought the landscapes of western England vividly to life and became one of the most popular storytellers of his time.
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