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Rogue Herries
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025957036
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 544
Weight: 2.06
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Rogue Herries is a sweeping historical saga set against the rugged and atmospheric backdrop of the 18th-century Lake District. This seminal work by Hugh Walpole introduces Francis Herries, a man of contradictory nature-proud, reckless, and searching-who moves his family to the wild fells of Cumberland to begin life anew. As the first volume in the celebrated Herries Chronicle, the novel masterfully captures the spirit of the English countryside and the complex dynamics of a family tethered to its landscape.
The narrative follows Francis, known as the Rogue, as he navigates a life of social alienation, turbulent romances, and an enduring quest for an elusive ideal. Walpole's vivid prose brings to life the misty mountains and deep valleys of Borrowdale, making the setting as much a character as the Herries family itself. Through its exploration of obsession, redemption, and the passage of time, Rogue Herries stands as a monumental achievement in British literature, offering a rich tapestry of Georgian society and the indomitable human spirit. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where the beauty of nature mirrors the internal struggles of its unforgettable protagonist.
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