
BOOK 5. - XXXIV. THE FACE OF RENEE XXXV. THE RIDE IN THE WRONG DIRECTION XXXVI. PURSUIT OF THE APOLOGY OF MR. ROMFREY TO DR. SHRAPNEL XXXVII. CECILIA CONQUERED XXXVIII. LORD AVONLEY XXXIX. BETWEEN BEAUCHAMP AND CECILIA XL. A TRIAL OF HIM XLI. A LAME VICTORY - CHAPTER XXXIV - THE FACE OF RENEE
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CHAPTER XXXV - THE RIDE IN THE WRONG DIRECTION
CHAPTER XXXVI
CHAPTER XXXVII - CECILIA CONQUERED
CHAPTER XXXVIII - LORD AVONLEY
CHAPTER XXXIX - BETWEEN BEAUCHAMP AND CECILIA
CHAPTER XL - A TRIAL OF HIM
CHAPTER XLI - A LAME VICTORY
ETEXT EDITOR'S BOOKMARKS:
In a bustling Victorian household, the tension spikes when a mysterious telegram arrives, bearing a cryptic French note that pulls Rosamund and her cousin Nevil into a tangled web of family honor and hidden danger. A hastily arranged apology to the enigmatic Dr. Shrapnel, whose name surfaces amid whispers of a murderous plot, forces Nevil to confront his own past misdeeds and the fragile loyalties that bind his relatives. As guests gather and old grievances surface, the characters must navigate a maze of expectations, pride, and the looming specter of an unresolved scandal.
Against this backdrop of aristocratic intrigue, the narrative explores the pull between duty and desire, especially through the contrasting figures of the alluring Cecilia and the enigmatic Renee. Their presence ignites a subtle rivalry that tests the hearts of the men around them, while the looming threat of a family’s reputation hangs in the balance. Listeners will be drawn into a world where every whispered conversation could tip the scales toward redemption—or further tragedy.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (149K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1828–1909
A sharp, witty Victorian voice, this English novelist and poet is best known for brilliant dialogue, psychological insight, and a style that rewards close reading. His work helped push the English novel toward greater complexity, with books like The Egoist and poems such as Modern Love still drawing attention today.
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