Publisher's Synopsis
The Well in the Wood is a novel written by Bert Leston Taylor and published in 1922. The story is set in the small town of Woodhaven, where a mysterious well has been discovered in the woods. The townspeople are intrigued by the well, and many of them believe that it has magical powers.The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Mary Hastings, who is drawn to the well and its secrets. Mary is a talented artist, and she becomes obsessed with painting the well and the surrounding woods. As she spends more time in the woods, Mary begins to uncover the dark history of the well and the strange events that have occurred there over the years.The novel is a blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural elements. It explores themes of love, loss, and the power of nature. The writing is lyrical and poetic, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the emotions of the characters.Overall, The Well in the Wood is a captivating and haunting novel that will appeal to fans of gothic fiction and atmospheric storytelling.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.
