Capitola's Peril

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Capitola's Peril

by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

EN·~9 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

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Description

In this atmospheric sequel, a young man named Traverse finds himself caught in a web of deception surrounding a late doctor’s will. Charged with delivering the doctor’s final verbal instructions, he meets the calculating Colonel Le Noir, whose sharp wit masks a deeper agenda. As the colonel threatens to expose Traverse’s “ingenious” scheme, the tension escalates, hinting at hidden motives and a looming conflict over the heiress Clara Day’s inheritance.

The story unfolds against the backdrop of a mysterious mansion and a series of cryptic chapters that promise storms, secret houses, and a captive’s desperate fight for freedom. Early encounters suggest that alliances will shift and old secrets will surface, pulling the characters into a perilous game of trust and betrayal. Listeners can expect a blend of gothic intrigue and courtroom drama, all set within a world where every whispered promise may conceal a darker purpose.

Details

Full title

Capitola's Peril A Sequel to 'The Hidden Hand'

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (533K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-01-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

1819–1899

One of the most widely read American novelists of the 19th century, she turned to fiction after her husband left the family and built a huge audience with dramatic, fast-moving stories. Her best-known work, The Hidden Hand, helped make her famous for spirited heroines who pushed against the limits of their time.

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