Where Highways Cross (1895)

Where Highways Cross is a novel written by Joseph Smith Fletcher and first published in 1895. The story is set in a small English village and follows the lives of its inhabitants. The main character is a young woman named Sybil Hammond, who is engaged to a wealthy man named Frank Redmayne. However, Sybil's life is turned upside down when she discovers that her father is not who she thought he was and that her family is in financial ruin. As she struggles to come to terms with these revelations, she also finds herself torn between her love for Frank and her growing attraction to a local artist named Ralph Churton. Meanwhile, the village is rocked by a series of mysterious events, including the theft of valuable jewels and the murder of a wealthy landowner. Sybil and Ralph team up to try and solve the crimes, but their investigations lead them down a dangerous path. Along the way, they uncover long-buried secrets and confront the darker side of human nature. Where Highways Cross is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set against the backdrop of a quaint English village. Fletcher's evocative descriptions bring the setting to life, and his complex characters will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its blend of romance, mystery, and suspense, this novel is sure to captivate fans of classic literature.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.