02535cam a22003373u 4500 59144 UtSlPG 20260610134349.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Wood, Henry, Mrs., 1814-1887 The Master of Greylands: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-03-28 Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books. "The Master of Greylands: A Novel" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a historical fiction narrative written in the late 19th century. The story is set in an old-fashioned town and seaside village in England, focusing mainly on the fate of Mr. Peter Castlemaine, a prosperous banker beset by financial troubles, and the dynamics within the Castlemaine family, including the lives of its members and their connections to the Grey Sisters—a pious sisterhood known for their charitable work. The narrative also intertwines the themes of inheritance and familial conflict, especially with the return of a long-lost son, Anthony Castlemaine. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Stilborough, a bustling market town where Peter Castlemaine, the chief banker, grapples with the alarming realization of impending financial ruin. As he sits alone, reflecting on his precarious situation, he confides in his loyal clerk, Thomas Hill, about his dangerous decisions regarding mortgaged bonds that could lead to his downfall. The tension heightens as Peter’s brother, James Castlemaine, is mentioned alongside the mysterious fate of their estranged brother, Basil, who left for foreign shores decades ago. The scene sets a tone of dread and foreshadowing, suggesting that Peter’s troubles are linked not only to his business dealings but also to deep-rooted family issues, hinting at an impending climax involving loyalty, treachery, and inheritance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Inheritance and succession -- Fiction English fiction -- 19th century Smugglers -- Fiction Mystery fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59144 99970 99970