""Stories of Whitminster"" is a collection of short stories written by Ascott R. Hope and published in 1877. The book is set in the fictional town of Whitminster and follows the lives of its inhabitants. Each story focuses on a different character or event, ranging from a young woman's struggle to break free from her family's expectations to a mysterious disappearance that rocks the town. Through these stories, Hope explores themes such as love, betrayal,...