The Haven (1909) - Eden Phillpotts - Bog

The Haven is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1909. The story is set in the fictional village of Coombe in Devon, England, and revolves around the lives of the village's inhabitants. The main character, John Grimbal, is a wealthy businessman who has recently moved to Coombe with his wife and daughter. However, he soon discovers that the village is not as idyllic as he had hoped, and that there are many secrets and conflicts lurking beneath the surface.As John becomes more involved in the village's affairs, he begins to uncover the dark history of Coombe and the mysterious Haven, a secluded and forbidden area of the village. He learns that the villagers are deeply divided over the fate of the Haven, with some wanting to preserve it as a natural sanctuary and others wanting to exploit its resources for their own gain.As tensions rise, John finds himself caught in the middle of the conflict and must decide where his loyalties lie. Along the way, he must confront his own past and come to terms with his own desires and ambitions.The Haven is a complex and engaging novel that explores themes of greed, power, and the struggle between tradition and progress. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.