
CHAPTER I BETHESDA
CHAPTER II A NIGHT OF STARS
CHAPTER III TALGWYNNE FAIR
CHAPTER IV ACTION
CHAPTER V PENCOED
CHAPTER VI CATHERINE OPENS THE GATE
Transcriber’s Note
In the rugged highlands of Bethesda, a restless young shepherd named Heber Moorhouse drives a flock of sheep across a wind‑swept plateau, his mind already racing ahead of the task at hand. The landscape—a mix of craggy slopes, hidden streams, and a weather‑worn house that once hosted lively gatherings—offers a stark backdrop for the quiet drama unfolding among the locals. Heber’s stern, chapel‑bound demeanor hints at deeper conflicts between his fierce independence and the expectations of a tightly knit, morally rigid community.
Amid the clatter of hooves, a delicate young woman clutching a hymn‑book and a confident, well‑dressed stranger catch Heber’s eye, their presence stirring a subtle tension that suggests secrets yet to surface. Their quiet conversation by the water’s edge promises a meeting of worlds—faith, ambition, and perhaps a longing for something beyond the ordinary lives of the valley. As more villagers arrive, the stage is set for relationships to be tested and hidden motives to emerge, all under the watchful gaze of the restless hills.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (133K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Paul Haxo with special thanks to the New York Public Library, Google, and the HathiTrust Digital Library.
Release date
2018-07-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1946
Best known for the historical novel Flemington and for poetry in Scots, this Scottish writer brought the voices and landscapes of Angus vividly onto the page. Her work moves easily between lyric tenderness, regional speech, and a deep feel for Scottish history.
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