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The narrative opens with American tourists who, drawn by a love for England's ancient and picturesque landscapes, pause in awe as they pass the half‑ruinous gateway to the Close of Wrychester. This setting, one of England’s most tranquil and historic spots, features a vast green sward fringed by tall elms and giant beeches, beneath which stands the magnificent 13th‑century Cathedral. Its high spire pierces the sky, and rooks circle and call overhead, creating an atmosphere that embodies old‑world peace and architectural grandeur.
First publish date: 1920
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Joseph Smith Fletcher
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