The Hillman (1917)

The Hillman is a novel written by Edward Phillips Oppenheim and published in 1917. The story revolves around a man named Peter Kerrison, who is a successful businessman and the owner of a large estate in England. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the country.Kerrison decides to start a new life in America, where he becomes known as the Hillman due to his love of the outdoors and his preference for living in the wilderness. He settles in a small town in the Rocky Mountains, where he becomes a respected member of the community and gains a reputation as a skilled hunter and trapper.However, Kerrison's past catches up with him when a detective arrives in town, determined to bring him back to England to face trial. Kerrison must use all of his skills and resources to evade the detective and clear his name, while also navigating the complex relationships and intrigues of the small town.The Hillman is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and suspense, with a compelling protagonist and a vividly depicted setting. It explores themes of identity, justice, and the power of the natural world, and is sure to captivate readers with its engaging plot and richly drawn characters.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.