It is considered as one of the author's major novel. When it was published, it was highly praised by J. D. Beresford, and he said that "A Glastonbury Romance" is one of the greatest novels in the world. Glen Cavaliero said that "A Glastonbury Romance" is the author's most enthralling novel, although it has many and glaring faults. The two opening chapters of the novel are set in Norfolk, where the will of late Canon William Crow is read. Having read the will, the Crow family comes to know that Canon William Crow's secretary valet John Geard had inherited all his wealth. Quick A Glastonbury Romance Copyright Chapter Introduction Chapter Characters Chapter More about the Novel Chapter Summary of the Novel Chapter Critical Analysis