Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor

Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor is a late 19th-century novel by G. J. Whyte-Melville that blends historical narrative with romance and adventure. Set in 18th-century England, it follows young John Garnet, who becomes embroiled in a deadly duel after a tavern altercation. Seeking refuge with the enigmatic doctor Katerfelto, Garnet's journey intertwines with a captivating gipsy girl named Waif, exploring themes of identity, love, and societal unrest against a richly detailed backdrop of the time.














