The Forest On The Hill (1912)

""The Forest On The Hill"" is a novel written by the British author, Eden Phillpotts, and was first published in 1912. The story takes place in the fictional town of Coombe in Devon, England, and revolves around the lives of the townspeople who reside near a mysterious forest on a hill. The forest is said to be cursed, and those who enter it never return. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Mary, who becomes obsessed with uncovering the secrets of the forest. As Mary delves deeper into the forest, she uncovers a dark and sinister past that has been hidden for centuries. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters, including a reclusive artist, a wealthy businessman, and a group of gypsies, each with their own motivations for wanting to explore the forest. As the story unfolds, Mary's quest for knowledge leads her to confront the ghosts of the past and the secrets that have been buried in the forest for generations. ""The Forest On The Hill"" is a haunting and suspenseful tale that explores themes of obsession, love, and the power of the unknown.""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.