
FLORA ADAIR;
FLORA ADAIR.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
Set against the glittering canals of Venice and the sun‑dappled hills of northern Italy, the story follows Mr. Earnscliffe, a weary gentleman haunted by past betrayals, as he finds himself drawn into an unexpected intimacy with the lively and perceptive Flora. Their evening walks beneath starlight awaken a fragile hope in his heart, yet lingering doubts about love and trust keep him teetering between longing and fear. As he wrestles with his own conscience, the pair become entangled in a delicate legal matter that threatens to alter both their fortunes.
Their journey carries them beyond Venice to Verona’s ancient arena, the romantic ruins of the Capulet house, and the sparkling waters of Lake Garda, where each new landscape mirrors their shifting emotions. Along the way, Flora’s wit and knowledge of history bring light to their doubts, while a looming courtroom decision hangs like a shadow over their adventure. The narrative weaves together romance, self‑discovery, and the vivid charm of Italy, inviting listeners to ponder whether love truly can work wonders.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (339K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Petra A, Dianna Adair 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
Aug 18, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
An Irish novelist of the Victorian era, this little-known writer set her stories amid questions of love, faith, and family duty. Her fiction offers a window into 19th-century Irish life, with titles including Flora Adair; or, Love Works Wonders and The Value of Fosterstown.
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