Wild Fruit (1911)

Wild Fruit is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1911. The story is set in the fictional village of Coombe in Devon, England, and follows the lives of the villagers, particularly the Rundle family. The novel explores themes of love, family, and morality, and is known for its vivid descriptions of the natural landscape of Devon.The Rundle family is headed by the patriarch, John Rundle, who is a wealthy landowner and respected member of the community. His daughter, Mary, is engaged to be married to the local doctor, but her heart belongs to a poor artist named Frank. Meanwhile, John's son, George, struggles with his own desires and the expectations of his family.As the novel progresses, the characters must navigate their relationships with each other and the challenges of life in a rural community. The story is full of twists and turns, with secrets and scandals threatening to upend the lives of the characters.Throughout the novel, Phillpotts paints a vivid picture of the Devon countryside, with its rolling hills, wild moors, and rugged coastline. The natural world is a constant presence in the story, and the characters are deeply connected to the land.Wild Fruit is a classic example of early 20th-century English literature, and is praised for its rich character development and evocative descriptions of the natural world.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.