Rogue Herries

In 'Rogue Herries,' Hugh Walpole unfolds the tempestuous tale of Francis Herries - a defiant, passionate man who fiercely clings to his estate in the volatile English Lake District during the 18th century. Walpole's narrative, rich in its evocation of the rugged landscape, carries a tone of gothic romance entwined with some elements of the picaresque, the novel lures readers into a vivid depiction...