
BOOK 3. - CHAPTER XXI - ST. GILES OF THE BLAMELESS LIFE
Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
CHAPTER XXII - IN WHICH EUPHRASIA TAKES A HAND
CHAPTER XXIII - A FALLING-OUT IN HIGH PLACES
CHAPTER XXIV - AN ADVENTURE OF VICTORIA'S
CHAPTER XXV - MORE ADVENTURER
CHAPTER XXVI - THE FOCUS OF WRATH
CHAPTER XXVII - THE ARENA AND THE DUST
CHAPTER XXVIII - THE VOICE OF AN ERA
CHAPTER XXIX - THE VALE OF THE BLUE
Set against the bustling backdrop of late‑19th‑century elections, the story follows a charismatic yet enigmatic politician whose name echoes through town halls, railways, and reform rallies. As the campaign gains momentum, new trains and automobiles promise progress, while seasoned power brokers trade favors behind closed doors. The narrative captures the clash between lofty public promises and the quiet machinations of influential patrons.
At the heart of the tale is a genteel landowner who spends his afternoons smoking on his porch, seemingly detached from the rising tide of political intrigue. A cryptic invitation from a fellow aristocrat pulls him toward an abandoned mill, hinting at secret negotiations and hidden agendas. As rumors of dissent swirl and alliances shift, the reader is drawn into a world where personal ambition and public duty collide, setting the stage for a compelling struggle that will shape the region’s future.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (282K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-10-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1947
A hugely popular American novelist in the early 1900s, he wrote historical fiction and political novels that spoke to the mood of Progressive Era readers. Though often overshadowed by the better-known British statesman of the same name, his books were major bestsellers in their day.
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