
A NOVEL OF ROMANCE AND SUSPENSE BY
GIANTS' BREAD
Prologue
Book I
ABBOTS PUISSANTS
chapter 1
chapter 2
chapter 3
chapter 4
chapter 5
The night the new National Opera House throws open its doors, London’s elite gather beneath a glittering roof to witness a daring spectacle called The Giant. The avant‑garde score by the mysterious Boris Groen sends murmurs of awe and confusion through the crowd, while Sebastian Levinne, the flamboyant owner, watches from a private box, his mind already turning the performance into a showcase of his own inventions. The audience is split between scandal‑tongued critics and fascinated admirers, their whispers weaving a tapestry of ambition, prejudice, and intrigue that pulses through the lavish hall.
Amid the thunder of unconventional instruments and the glow of bizarre lighting, a young woman from the upper circle finds herself drawn to a stranger who seems to understand the music’s hidden language. Their tentative connection is complicated by whispers of hidden agendas, unanswered debts, and a looming sense that the pageant’s mechanical marvels may conceal far more personal machinery. As the curtain lifts, romance and suspense begin to tangle, promising a story where love must navigate the shadows of power and art.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (556K characters)
Release date
2026-03-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1890–1976
Best known for ingenious mysteries and unforgettable detectives, this English writer created Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple and helped define the classic whodunit. Her stories still feel brisk, clever, and wonderfully readable.
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