
Transcriber's Note: 1. Page scan source: http://www.archive.org/details/impendingswordno02yate (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
THE IMPENDING SWORD.
LONDON: ROBSON AND SONS, PRINTERS, PANCRAS ROAD, N.W.
THE - IMPENDING SWORD.
A Novel.
BY - EDMUND YATES, - AUTHOR OF 'BLACK SHEEP,' 'THE ROCK AHEAD,' 'THE YELLOW FLAG,' ETC. ETC.
IN THREE VOLUMES. - VOL. III.
LONDON: TINSLEY BROTHERS, 8 CATHERINE ST. STRAND. 1874. - [The right of translation, dramatic adaptation, and reproduction is reserved.]
Book the Second. - THE CRIME.
In a fog‑shrouded London, Thornton Carey is summoned to deliver a grave message to Helen Alston, a woman whose composure hides a storm of anguish. As he reveals the shocking death of her husband, the encounter spirals into a tense exchange that hints at foul play and a hidden agenda. The atmosphere crackles with the uneasy feeling that what lies beneath the surface may be far more sinister than a simple tragedy.
Against this backdrop, Carey finds himself drawn into a web of secrets, where loyalty, vengeance, and the pursuit of truth clash. The novel unfolds with careful, Victorian‑era detail, inviting listeners to trace the early clues and question the motives of each character. As the first act closes, the stage is set for a relentless quest for justice, promising intrigue that will keep you turning the page.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (240K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books
Release date
2020-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1831–1894
A sharp-eyed Victorian novelist, journalist, and editor, he became one of the best-known literary figures of his day. His career moved between fiction, the stage, and the lively world of nineteenth-century magazines and newspapers.
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