Publisher's Synopsis
The Hill of the Graces is a novel written by Henry Swainson Cowper. The story follows the life of a young girl named Nanno as she grows up in a small village in Wales. Nanno is the daughter of a poor farmer and dreams of a better life. She is intelligent and ambitious, and despite her family's financial struggles, she is determined to make something of herself.As Nanno grows older, she becomes more and more interested in the history and mythology of her village. She begins to explore the ancient hill of the Graces, where legend has it that three goddesses once lived. Nanno becomes obsessed with the idea of uncovering the secrets of the hill, and she spends countless hours researching and exploring.As she delves deeper into the history of the hill, Nanno begins to uncover some startling truths about her village and its past. She discovers that the hill of the Graces is not just a myth, but a real place with a rich and mysterious history. Nanno becomes determined to uncover the truth about the hill, and she sets out on a journey that will change her life forever.The Hill of the Graces is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of ambition, love, and the power of mythology. It is a story of one young woman's quest for knowledge and understanding, and the obstacles she must overcome to achieve her goals. With vivid descriptions and compelling characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.
