The Shadow of a Crime

This novel is a Gothic romance set in the Cumbrian countryside of northern England. It tells the story of a young woman, Phyllis, who must uncover the truth about her family's past and the mysterious death of her father. Along the way, she falls in love with a local doctor, but must overcome obstacles and conflicts to find happiness.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.