The River (1902)

Set against the backdrop of Devon, England, the novel delves into the lives of characters intertwined by the River Dart. John Rudd, a young farmer, navigates a complicated love for Mary amidst competition from the charming Charles Coyshe. Their rivalry leads to thrilling adventures, while local fishermen face the challenges of modernization, including a new railway threatening their livelihoods. Themes of love, loss, and nature's influence are explored, offering a poignant view of rural life in the early 1900s and the interconnectedness of human experiences.