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R.D. Blackmore was a 19th century British author during the Victorian era. Blackmore's works are noted for their depiction of English society similar to other authors of his time including Thomas Hardy.

Hailed as a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic literature, The Maid of Sker is a haunting tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. Set in the Welsh countryside, it tells the story of a young woman named Margaret who is forced to choose between duty and desire when she falls in... Read Full Overview

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"The Maid of Sker" from Richard Doddridge Blackmore. English novelists (1825 - 1900).

I am but an ancient fisherman upon the coast of Glamorganshire, with work enough of my own to do, and trouble enough of my own to heed, in getting my poor living. Yet no peace there is for me among my friends and neighbours, unless I will set to and try--as they bid me twice... Read Full Overview

Title: The Maid of Sker.

Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages... Read Full Overview

The Maid of Sker is a novel written by R. D. Blackmore in 1893. Set in 17th century Wales, the story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Margaret falls in love with a poor musician named Thomas Evans, but her father disapproves... Read Full Overview

The Maid of Sker is a novel written by R. D. Blackmore in 1893. Set in the 17th century, the story takes place in Sker House, a remote and eerie mansion located on the Welsh coast. The protagonist, Thomas Griffiths, is a musician who is invited to stay at Sker House by the wealthy... Read Full Overview

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The Maid of Sker

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview