
DOROTHY'S DOUBLE - BY G. A. HENTY - AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC. - IN THREE VOLUMES—VOL. III. - London CHATTO & WINDUS, PICCADILLY 1894 - PRINTED BY SPOTTISWOODE AND CO., NEW-STREET SQUARE LONDON
CHAPTER XVII
CHAPTER XVIII
CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
CHAPTER XXI
CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
A gripping tale of survival unfolds high in the mountains, where a sudden storm forces a party of explorers to seek refuge in a bleak alpine shelter. Exhausted and near‑frozen, the men rally around a crackling fire, sharing rations and the promise of warmth while the terrified women slump into uneasy sleep. When a distant bark signals a rescue party, the tension spikes as the group races against time, fearing the relentless cold may claim them before help arrives.
The arrival of seasoned guides and a determined lord brings a flood of relief, but the danger is far from over. Sketches of camaraderie emerge as the men distribute hot broth and spirits, trying to revive the shivering companions. Listeners are drawn into the raw, breath‑catching moments of frost‑bitten bravery, wondering whether the fire will be enough to stave off the mountain’s unforgiving wrath.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (212K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2011-06-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1832–1902
Best known for fast-moving historical adventures, this Victorian writer and war correspondent turned real-world reporting into stories full of battles, danger, and young heroes. His books were hugely popular with generations of readers and helped shape classic boys' adventure fiction.
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