Skip to main content
Book0 • 300+ pages • 5+ hours reading time

Cradock Nowell: A Tale of the New Forest. Vol. 1 (of 3)

About this book

"Cradock Nowell: A Tale of the New Forest" by R. D. Blackmore is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the Nowell family, specifically Sir Cradock Nowell and his twin sons, Cradock and Clayton, set against the backdrop of the picturesque New Forest in England. As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, loss, and the bonds of family are explored, set amid the complexities of social status and personal aspirations. The opening portion introduces the setting and characters, beginning with a description of Nowelhurst Hall, the Nowell family estate, and the privileges associated with it. The story quickly reveals the family's struggles following the death of Lady Nowell after giving birth to twins, which leaves Sir Cradock in deep despair. The attention shifts to the contrasting personalities of the twin boys as they grow up under the care of their nurse, Biddy O'Gaghan. As the narrative unfolds, tensions emerge regarding family legacy, personal ambition, and the expectations placed upon the brothers, setting the stage for their development and future challenges.
Language
English
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Unknown
Downloads
228

More by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore

Browse all books by this author

Explore New Forest (England : Forest) Books

Discover more New Forest (England : Forest) literature
Cover of Cradock Nowell: A Tale of the New Forest. Vol. 1 (of 3)

Click "Read now" to open in our Reader with AI features.

Community Discussions

Join the conversation about this book

Discussions

0 discussions

No discussions yet

Be the first to start a discussion about this book!

AI-Powered Insights

Intelligent analysis and summaries

AI Insights Available

Get detailed AI-powered analysis for "Cradock Nowell: A Tale of the New Forest. Vol. 1 (of 3)" including character insights, themes, plot analysis, and more.

Summary
Characters
Themes
Analysis

Generation typically takes 1-2 minutes

Reader Reviews

See what others are saying

Reviews

Overall Rating

4.2
860 ratings

Based on community ratings

No reviews yet

Be the first to review this book!

Readers Also Enjoyed

Discover more books similar to Cradock Nowell: A Tale of the New Forest. Vol. 1 (of 3)