Mehalah is a novel written by S. Baring-Gould, first published in 1880. It is set in the rural landscape of Devon, England, and follows the life of a young woman named Mehalah, who is ostracized by her community due to her father's criminal past. Mehalah grows up in poverty and isolation, but she is determined to rise above her circumstances and make a better life for herself.The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the struggle for self-acceptance in a society that values conformity above all else. Mehalah is a strong and complex character, whose resilience and determination inspire readers to overcome adversity and pursue their dreams.Baring-Gould's writing style is vivid and descriptive, painting a rich picture of the Devonshire landscape and the characters who inhabit it. The novel is both a compelling story of one woman's journey to self-discovery and a commentary on the social and cultural norms of Victorian England.Overall, Mehalah is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a powerful message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.Between Mersea and the Blackwater were several flat hol ms or islands, some under water at high-tides, others only just standing above it, and between these, the winding waterways formed a labyrinth which made pursuit difficult. The traffic was carried on with an audacity and openness unparalleled elsewhere. Al though there was a coastguard station at the month of the estuary, on Mersea 'Hard, ' yet goods were run even in open day, under the very eyes of the revenue men. Each public-house on the island, and on the mainland near a creek, obtained its entire supply of wine and spirits from contraband vessels.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