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CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
On the eve of a wedding ceremony, Mina receives an unexpected visitor from the life she left behind. Colin Saunders, a weathered Scotsman with a troubled heart, has travelled to London to find her, bringing memories of lonely landscapes, lost happiness, and the humble home that once defined her world. Their emotional reunion reveals how powerfully the past still lives beneath Mina’s composed exterior.
As Colin speaks, the polished conventions of London society begin to feel fragile. Mina has learned to accept her reduced circumstances, but his arrival suggests that old loyalties, buried sorrows, and difficult choices may soon disturb the future she is preparing to enter. Set against the sharp contrasts between the Scottish moors, the English fens, and the capital’s crowded streets, this concluding volume follows its heroine through warnings, family tensions, and moral uncertainty. With its blend of romance, social drama, and suspense, it offers a thoughtful portrait of a woman caught between affection, duty, and the claims of her past.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (350K characters)
Release date
Oct 9, 2026
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1832–1906
A leading Victorian novelist, Mrs. J. H. Riddell brought sharp insight to stories of London life, ambition, and social change. She also became known for atmospheric supernatural fiction, including The Uninhabited House.
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