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In a dimly lit inn on the medieval town of Hull, a young woman weeps with a tenderness that seems to suspend time, while a man ten years her senior watches in quiet concern. Their brief exchange—him offering his hand as she steadies a candle—reveals a fragile trust that is quickly tested by the shadows of the night and the unknown house they are destined for.
The next morning they set out on a long journey southward, a trip that will carry them across countryside roads and into a world far removed from the cramped chambers of the inn. As they travel, the man grapples with his own regrets and the weight of a promise he feels he has broken, while the woman wrestles with a mix of accusation and lingering affection. Their uneasy companionship hints at deeper conflicts that will shape the road ahead, inviting listeners to witness how duty, desire, and conscience collide in a world where honor is as precarious as a candle’s flame.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (159K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Don Kostuch
Release date
2012-10-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Drawn to stories of adventure, conscience, and resilience, this Scottish novelist sets coming-of-age journeys against the vivid landscapes of Edinburgh and the Highlands. His books blend pace and reflection, following young people as they search for direction in a noisy world.
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