Katerfelto

Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor is a novel written by G.J. Whyte-Melville and published in 1875. The story is set in the rugged and wild landscape of Exmoor, a region in southwestern England. The protagonist, Mark Wylder, is a reckless and impulsive young man who returns to his family's estate after a long absence. He soon becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue, as he tries to uncover the truth about the mysterious Dr. Katerfelto, a traveling showman who has come to town. Katerfelto is rumored to have supernatural powers, and many of the locals are convinced that he is a sorcerer. Mark becomes fascinated by Katerfelto's strange and otherworldly performances, and he begins to suspect that there is more to the showman than meets the eye. As the plot unfolds, Mark finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Katerfelto, and he must use all of his wits and courage to uncover the truth and protect his loved ones. The novel is a thrilling and atmospheric tale of mystery, romance, and adventure, set against the backdrop of the rugged and beautiful Exmoor landscape.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.