TY - BOOK AU - Phillpotts,Eden TI - The Virgin in Judgment T2 - Dartmoor cycle, 10 AV - PR PY - 2014/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Siblings -- Fiction KW - Devon (England) -- Fiction KW - Dartmoor (England) -- Fiction KW - Husband and wife -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2014-09-21; Produced by Al Haines; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Virgin in Judgment" by Eden Phillpotts is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to a rural setting characterized by the life and struggles of the Bowden family, particularly focusing on David and his sister Rhoda, as they navigate their relationships and the expectations of their community. The narrative delves into themes of love, family loyalty, and the contrasts between tradition and personal aspiration. At the start of this novel, we find ourselves in the desolate beauty of Ringmoor Down, where a sense of impending change hangs in the air. The opening scenes depict the everyday lives of the Bowden family, highlighting the dynamics between David, who harbors unspoken intentions towards Margaret Stanbury, and Rhoda, who is devoted to her dogs and aligned with the natural world around her. As night falls, we witness a life-altering moment when David proposes to Margaret during a private meeting in Dennycoombe Wood, setting into motion a chain of events that promises to test their bonds and aspirations in the face of familial and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46926 ER -