The Shadow of a Crime: A Cumbrian Romance by Sir Hall Caine

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Author Caine, Hall, Sir, 1853-1931
Title The Shadow of a Crime: A Cumbrian Romance
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Paul Webb, Tom Martin, David Widger and the
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Summary "The Shadow of a Crime: A Cumbrian Romance" by Hall Caine is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds primarily in the small village of Wythburn, focusing on the lives of its sheep-farming inhabitants and the deep-seated tensions that arise from a mysterious crime involving the local tailor, Sim Stagg. Among the central characters are Ralph Ray, a young man with a strong sense of duty, and Rotha, the daughter of Sim, who must navigate the complexities of compassion, innocence, and disgrace as the ramifications of the crime impact their lives. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Wythburn, a quaint rural community steeped in tradition and folklore. Sim Stagg, a tailor accused of being a spy and subsequently found dead under suspicious circumstances, becomes the fulcrum around which the narrative pivots. The opening chapters explore the dynamics within Sim's family, particularly the relationship between him and his daughter Rotha, as well as the interactions with Ralph Ray, who ultimately supports Rotha through these troubling times. The tone is a blend of drama and psychological inquiry as the villagers grapple with fear, suspicion, and the implications of their judgments, setting the stage for further exploration of themes related to justice, innocence, and the moral complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
Subject Cumberland (England) -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction
Subject Trials (Treason) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 14262
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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