The Dryad

The Dryad is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and was first published in 1905. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around a young woman named Maryllia Vyner. Maryllia is the daughter of a wealthy industrialist and lives in a grand estate called Stornham Court. She is known for her beauty and charm, but also for her eccentricities, which include her fascination with nature and her belief in the existence of mythical creatures.One day, Maryllia discovers a young man named Robin Hill, who is camping on her estate. Robin is an artist who has come to the countryside to find inspiration for his work. Maryllia is immediately drawn to him and they begin a passionate love affair. However, their happiness is short-lived as Maryllia's father disapproves of their relationship and forces her to marry a wealthy but unscrupulous man named Lord Mount Dunstan.Maryllia is devastated by the turn of events and retreats to a small cottage on the estate. It is here that she meets a mysterious woman known as the Dryad, who is said to have magical powers and to be able to communicate with the spirits of the forest. The Dryad becomes Maryllia's confidante and helps her to find the strength to fight for her happiness.The novel explores themes of love, power, and the conflict between modernity and tradition. It also contains elements of fantasy and the supernatural, with the character of the Dryad adding a mystical dimension to the story. Overall, The Dryad is a compelling tale of love and redemption set against the backdrop of a changing society.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.