St. Knighton's Keive (Classic Reprint): A Cornish Tale; With a Postscript and Glossary: A Cornish Tale; With a PostScript and Glossary (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A rich, bygone Cornwall tale where faith, love, and secrets collide in a mining parish and a reclusive manor. A vivid atmosphere and a cast of unforgettable characters drive a sweeping, cautionary romance.

Set in Cornwall, this historical novel follows a clergyman who must rebuild his flock and his life after upheaval. Across old mines, manor houses, and village streets, the story blends devotion, social tension, and fragile loyalties. With a focus on character, mood, and place, it unveils how love and responsibility test the hearts of those who live amid coast and quarry.

In addition to a compelling narrative, the book offers a practical glossary of Cornish phrases and customs that illuminate the local voice and era. This edition weaves together the narrative with vivid depictions of daily life, memorable scenery, and the sounds of a community shaped by mining, faith, and family ties.

• Experience a vividly drawn Cornish world with miners, gentry, and clergymen navigating duty and desire.


• Follow intimate relationships stretched by secrecy, misunderstanding, and social expectation.


• Explore a setting rich with local color, dialect, and regional history that deepens the story.


• Encounter a narrative that blends drama, loyalty, and a portrait of Cornish people in a changing era.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong sense of place, complex relationships, and a window into Cornish life.

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