The Empty House - Facts

 

The novel takes place in Cornwall. Cornwall is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is one of the Celtic nations and the homeland of the Cornish people. The county is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, Devon to the east, and the English Channel to the south. 

One of the places mentioned in the novel is Porthkerris. Porthkerris is a beautiful secluded cove tucked away on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall.

Another place is Lanyon. Lanyon is a hamlet in the parish of Madron in Cornwall.

Kirkton is where Virginia lived during her marriage. Kirkton is a village in the Scottish Borders.