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FLORENCE L. BARCLAY
HERTTUATAR ASTUU NÄYTTÄMÖLLE.
JALOSUKUINEN JANE NEITI ESITETÄÄN.
"YLLÄTYS."
JANE TARJOUTUU SIJAISEKSI.
USKOUTUMISTA.
VERHO KOHOAA.
GARTH LÖYTÄÄ RUKOUSNAUHANSA.
LISÄÄ HELMIÄ.
A gentle English summer settles over the overgrown grounds of Overden, where towering cedar, magnolia and a winding river give the estate an almost timeless calm. In the quiet of the garden, a solitary princess moves among the roses, dressed in a vintage riding habit and an austere hat that hints at a life weighed down by loss and responsibility. Her presence is both regal and introspective, as she watches the world pass by from the shadow of an ancient stone wall, setting a mood of quiet anticipation.
When the young and earnest Jane enters this world, she brings a fresh yet uneasy energy that stirs the lingering mysteries of the house. Together with the enigmatic Garth and the whispered “prayer ribbon,” the characters begin to navigate hidden loyalties, sudden invitations, and the subtle pull of past tragedies. The stage is set for a tale where affection, duty, and secret hopes slowly intertwine amidst the lingering scent of blossoming flowers.
Language
fi
Duration
~10 hours (614K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-03-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1921
Best remembered for the hugely popular novel The Rosary, this English writer built stories out of romance, faith, and emotional sincerity. Her books found a wide readership in the early 20th century and helped define a gentle, devotional strain of popular fiction.
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