
FIRST LOVE. A NOVEL. IN THREE VOLUMES.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
In the glittering world of 1830 London, a lavish masquerade gives way to whispers of murder and intrigue. When Sir Archibald is found dead and an attempt on Captain Montgomery’s life fails, the elegant party is left reeling, their conversations turning to hushed speculation. Amid the unsettled guests, young Julia retreats to the greenhouse, only to discover the Marquis vanished without a trace, leaving her heart suddenly uneasy.
The nation mourns the heroic death of Admiral Lord Fitz‑Ullin, whose funeral dominates the capital’s streets with solemn banners and muted bells. Julia, drawn to the grand ceremony, finds herself caught between admiration for the fallen hero and a growing, inexplicable fascination with a mysterious newspaper headline. As she navigates society’s expectations and the lingering shadows of recent crimes, listeners are invited into a tale of love, loss, and the restless search for truth.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (347K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2018-04-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
An Irish novelist and political writer from the early 19th century, she is remembered for fiction that blended domestic storytelling with sharp social observation. Her work reached a wide readership in its day, and several of her novels have remained accessible through public-domain editions.
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