
MRS. GEOFFREY. - BY THE DUCHESS, - AUTHOR OF "PHYLLIS," "MOLLY BAWN," "AIRY FAIRY LILIAN," ETC., ETC. - CHICAGO AND NEW YORK: BELFORD, CLARKE & COMPANY, Publishers.
MRS. GEOFFREY
CHAPTER I. - HOW GEOFFREY DECLARES HIS INTENTION OF SPENDING THE AUTUMN IN IRELAND.
CHAPTER II. - HOW GEOFFREY GOES TO IRELAND AND WHAT HE SEES THERE.
CHAPTER III. - HOW GEOFFREY'S HEART IS CLAIMED BY CUPID AS A TARGET, AND HOW MONA STOOPS TO CONQUER.
CHAPTER IV. - HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA ENTER A CABIN AND SEE ONE OF THE RESULTS OF PARNELL'S ELOQUENCE.
CHAPTER V. - HOW MONA BETRAYS WHAT MAKES GEOFFREY JEALOUS, AND HOW AN APPOINTMENT IS MADE THAT IS ALL MOON-SHINE.
CHAPTER VI. - HOW THE MYSTIC MOONBEAMS THROW THEIR RAYS ON MONA; AND HOW GEOFFREY, JEALOUS OF THEIR ADMIRATION, DESIRES TO CLAIM HER AS HIS OWN.
CHAPTER VII. - HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA FALL INTO STRANGE COMPANY AND HOW THEY PROFIT BY IT; AND HOW MONA, OUTSTRIPPING WICKED VENGEANCE, SAVES A LIFE.
CHAPTER VIII. - HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.
Geoffrey sets his sights on an autumn escape to the mist‑laden hills of Ireland, hoping the change of scenery will bring fresh perspective to his restless life. Upon arrival he encounters the spirited Mona, a woman whose wit and daring instantly challenge his expectations. Their meeting sparks a lively dance of courtship, interwoven with whispers of local legend and the promise of hidden adventure.
Together they wander crumbling estates and moon‑lit cabins, where gossip and old family feuds mingle with the strange allure of mystic rites. As their bond deepens, Mona’s curiosity leads her into circles of eccentric nobles, scholars, and secretive guardians of forgotten lore, while Geoffrey grapples with his own ambitions and the looming shadow of jealousy. The early chapters blend romance, humor, and a touch of the uncanny, inviting listeners to follow a tale where the ordinary world collides with a world of enigmatic charm and unexpected courage.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (670K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-02-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1897
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