The Maid of Sker is a novel written by R. D. Blackmore in 1893. Set in the 17th century, the story takes place in Sker House, a remote and eerie mansion located on the Welsh coast. The protagonist, Thomas Griffiths, is a musician who is invited to stay at Sker House by the wealthy and eccentric Howell family. There, he meets and falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious Elizabeth, who is the maid of Sker. But as Thomas delves deeper into the...