When Anthony Cleverdon rescues Urith Malvine from a fire on Dartmoor the tempestuous romance between the two young people reignites the ancient family feud between the Cleverdons and the Crymes Set shortly before the Monmouth Rebellion of the late seventeenth century Baring-Gould's thrilling novel is the result of its author's love affair with Dartmoor and its folklore. Brimming with brooding action and memorable characters this fast-moving romance is long overdue for modern readers to rediscover - think Thomas Hardy with a sense of fun!