La librairie des livres interdits

Marc Levy

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Watersprings is a novel written by Arthur Christopher Benson. The book is set in the English countryside and tells the story of a young man named Richard Rayner, who inherits a large estate from his uncle. The estate, called Watersprings, is a beautiful and idyllic place, but it is also haunted by the memories of Richard's family and the secrets they kept.As Richard begins to explore the estate, he discovers that there is more to Watersprings than meets the eye. He uncovers a hidden garden, a mysterious well, and a series of tunnels that lead deep into the earth. Along the way, he meets a cast of eccentric characters, including a reclusive artist, a wise old gardener, and a group of gypsies who camp on the edge of the estate.As Richard delves deeper into the secrets of Watersprings, he begins to unravel the mysteries of his family's past. He learns about his ancestors, who were once powerful landowners in the area, and the tragic events that led to their downfall. He also discovers the truth about his own identity and the role he is destined to play in the future of Watersprings.Watersprings is a beautifully written and evocative novel that captures the magic and mystery of the English countryside. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption, and a testament to the enduring power of nature and the human spirit.He returned somewhat late, to find tea over and Mrs. Graves gone to her room; but there was tea waiting for him in the library; he went there, and for a while turned over his book, which seemed to him now to be illumined with a new light. It was this that he had been looking for, this gift of power; it was that which lay behind his speculations; he had suspected it, inferred it, but not perceived it; he saw now whither his thought had been conducting him, and why he had flagged in the pursuit.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.

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