The Whirlwind (1907)

The Whirlwind is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1907. The story is set in the fictional town of Dartmoor in England, and follows the life of a young girl named Cicely Yeoland. Cicely is the daughter of a wealthy landowner, and is known for her beauty and charm. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a local farmer named Mark Lennan. Mark is a rough and rugged man, and their relationship is frowned upon by Cicely's family and the upper class society they belong to. As their love affair unfolds, a series of tragic events occur that threaten to tear them apart. A murder is committed, and Mark is accused of the crime. Cicely must fight to prove his innocence, even as she faces the disapproval of her family and the community around her. The Whirlwind is a powerful story of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of the beautiful and wild Dartmoor landscape. It explores themes of class, justice, and the power of love to overcome even the greatest obstacles. With its vivid descriptions and engaging characters, this novel is a timeless classic of English 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.