
PROLOGUE THE PAVILION OF THE ISLAND
CHAPTER I CHRISTINE THE CHILD
CHAPTER II THE QUEST OF THE WOMAN
CHAPTER III ANDREA FINDS CHRISTINE
CHAPTER IV THE WORD IS SPOKEN
CHAPTER V A WEDDING JOURNEY
CHAPTER VI IN THE HUT OF ORIO
CHAPTER VII CHRISTINE AWAKES
CHAPTER VIII A MAN OF THE MOUNTAINS
CHAPTER IX THE WHITE ROOM
A seasoned traveler drifts across the sapphire Adriatic, guided by the charismatic and witty Barbarossa, a man whose knowledge of hidden coves and forgotten villages feels almost magical. Their journey is a tapestry of sun‑drenched hills, emerald woods, and the quiet hum of the sea, setting a tone of wonder that invites listeners to wander alongside them.
When the yacht slips into a secret bay, the narrator discovers a newly built white pavilion framed by fragrant vines and a landscape that mirrors the sky’s deepest indigo. Amid the blooming roses and wild orchids, a shy figure—Christine—emerges from a shallow creek, her presence hinting at the gentle mysteries that await. The scene promises a tale of discovery, gentle romance, and the timeless allure of a place where nature and human hope intertwine.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (290K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1897.
Credits
Donald Cummings, David E. Brown, Sue Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2024-01-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1950
A bestselling English writer of mysteries and adventures, he also helped shape popular reading as an editor and publisher in the magazine world.
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