Hugh Walpole’ s Herries Chronicle – The Complete Collection

Hugh Walpole’ s Herries Chronicle – The Complete Collection
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 2582
Release: 2022-08-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1528797892

The dramatic Lake District setting welcomes you to the grand life of the Herries family. Crime and romance mixes with comedy and tragedy as we follow this period drama from the 17th century until the early twentieth century. Grandeur, drama, and violence have always been at the focal point of the Herries family, staring an abusive husband and father, an adventurous son, and an ambitious daughter with a love for the Lake District’s gorgeous scenery and a burning desire for more than the countryside’s charm. Proudly republished by Read & Co. Books, Hugh Walpole’ s Herries Chronicle -The Complete Collection is a must-read family saga for fans of historical novels.

Rogue Herries

Rogue Herries
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: Herries Chronicle
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-08-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781528720113

Crime and romance take over the idyllic Lake District setting in this first volume in Hugh Walpole's, The Herries Chronicle. First published in 1930, Rogue Herries is narrated by the titular character as he describes Francis Herries' story and his decision to move his family from their Yorkshire home to the beautiful Borrowdale valley in Cumbria. The tumultuous family drama follows Francis as he mistreats his wife, sells his mistress, and chases after a young teenage girl. His son, David, leads a life almost as eventful as his father's, while his sister quietly dreams of things beyond her reach. Read & Co. Books have proudly republished Rogue Herries, the ideal period drama for historical fiction lovers.

The Wooden Horse

The Wooden Horse
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2021-04-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"The Wooden Horse" is the story of Harry Trojan, the "wooden horse." He boldly carried into the Trojan walls a whole army of foreign ideals. In Harry Trojan, Mr. Walpole presents a strong personality whose understanding is delightful to the readers and delivers a vivid picture of the Trojan family. A great story, filled with wit and eloquence.

Portrait of a Man with Red Hair

Portrait of a Man with Red Hair
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 342
Release: 1925
Genre: Gothic literature
ISBN:

Depicts the malign influence of a manipulative, insane father on his family and others.

The Tarn

The Tarn
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-03-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781798801024

A story of two friends with quite different temperaments, in which one hates the other, though keeps it very well hidden. The story ends badly for both though it is how the final death happens which makes this a suitably weird story.

Vanessa

Vanessa
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 528
Release: 1972
Genre:
ISBN:

Tarnhelm

Tarnhelm
Author: Hugh Walpole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2003
Genre: Occult fiction, English
ISBN: 9781872621746