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1911 Edith Wharton novel set in the fictitious town of Starkfield, Massachusetts (5,5)

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I believe the answer is:

ethan frome

(Another definition for ethan frome that I've seen is " Starkfield hero".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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