
A traveler returns to his beloved Cornwall only to find the landscape reshaped by modern life, where telegraph poles now stand where once whispered witches and ghosts lingered. He mourns the loss of old superstitions, charms, and the folklore that colored his childhood evenings by firelight. This nostalgic preface sets a tone of yearning for the vanished world of omens and mystery.
When he joins an old college friend for a walking tour of the rugged coast, the scenery awakens the legends that have lain dormant for decades. Their journey leads them toward a hidden vault beneath a church, a place that promises romance, danger, and the lingering presence of the supernatural. Listeners will be drawn into atmospheric descriptions that blend love, legend, and a hint of eerie intrigue.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (493K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2008-04-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1937
A Cornish novelist and Methodist minister, he wrote popular stories filled with romance, suspense, and moral conflict. His books often draw on the landscapes and traditions of Cornwall, giving them a strong sense of place.
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