The Return

The Return is a novel written by Walter De La Mare. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a man named Richard. Richard is a successful businessman who has everything he could ever want - a beautiful wife, a lovely home, and a thriving career. However, he is haunted by a sense of emptiness and feels disconnected from the world around him.One day, Richard receives a letter from an old friend inviting him to visit his childhood home. Despite feeling apprehensive, Richard decides to accept the invitation and sets off on a journey to the countryside. As he travels, he begins to experience strange and unsettling events that seem to be connected to his past.Upon arriving at his friend's home, Richard is greeted by a cast of eccentric characters who seem to be hiding secrets of their own. As he delves deeper into his past, Richard begins to unravel the mysteries of his life and discovers a truth that will change him forever.The Return is a haunting and atmospheric novel that explores themes of memory, identity, and the search for meaning in life. Walter De La Mare's beautiful prose and vivid descriptions bring the English countryside to life, creating a rich and immersive reading experience. This book is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.And though every nerve revolted at the thought, she was finally convinced, unwillingly even, but assuredly, that her husband was here. He seemed to haunt, like a ghostly emanation, this strange, detestable face--as memory supplies the features concealed beneath a mask. The face was still and stony.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.