The Ferryman

by Helen Mathers

The Ferryman by Helen Mathers is a novel that follows the story of a young woman named Rosalind who moves to a small village in England to escape her troubled past. She quickly becomes fascinated by the mysterious and enigmatic ferryman who transports villagers across the river. Despite warnings from the locals, Rosalind begins to investigate the ferryman's past and uncovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy the village. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Rosalind finds herself drawn to the ferryman and must decide whether to reveal the truth or protect him at all costs. The novel is a haunting and suspenseful tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a picturesque English village.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.

318 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010

About the author

Ellen Buckingham Mathews (1853 - 1920) was a popular female English novelist during the late 19th and early 20th century. She was also known as Mrs Reeves after her marriage to Dr. Henry Reeves but was best known under her pen name, Helen Mathers.

She was born in Misterton, Somerset. Her first novel, "Comin' thro' the Rye" was published in 1875. It was partly based on people in her life and on her own early romantic experiences. She also acknowledged Rhoda Broughton as an early influence. She continued to write until her death. Her last novel was published posthumously.