The Red Redmaynes

The Red Redmaynes is a novel written by English author Eden Phillpotts. The story is set in the fictional village of Coombe, located on the outskirts of Dartmoor. The novel revolves around the Redmayne family, who are known for their fiery tempers and their association with a local legend about a cursed treasure.The Redmayne family is led by the patriarch, Squire Redmayne, who is feared and respected by the villagers. His two sons, Mark and John, are both passionate and headstrong, but they have very different personalities. Mark is a reckless and impulsive man who is prone to violence, while John is more level-headed and responsible.The story begins with the arrival of a new schoolmaster, Mr. Ford, who quickly becomes involved in the affairs of the Redmayne family. He befriends John and falls in love with Mark's wife, Rachel. As tensions rise between the brothers, Mr. Ford becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of loyalty and betrayal.The novel explores themes of family loyalty, love, and the destructive power of jealousy and anger. It also delves into the superstitions and folklore of Dartmoor, as the legend of the cursed treasure takes on a life of its own.Overall, The Red Redmaynes is a gripping and atmospheric novel that captures the rugged beauty and dark history of Dartmoor. It is a tale of passion and tragedy that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.