The professor's experiment: A novel, Vol. 3 (of 3)

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The professor's experiment: A novel, Vol. 3 (of 3)

by Duchess

EN·~4 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

THE PROFESSOR’S EXPERIMENT A Novel

0:18

CHAPTER XL.

15:47

CHAPTER XLI.

14:14

CHAPTER XLII.

15:01

CHAPTER XLIII.

13:24

CHAPTER XLIV.

8:06

CHAPTER XLV.

17:26

CHAPTER XLVI.

9:34

CHAPTER XLVII.

24:00

CHAPTER XLVIII.

13:29
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Description

In a twilight‑lit lane edged by beech trees, Susan and her companion Crosby walk together, their conversation fluttering between light teasing and the deeper currents of desire. As they near the rectory gates, Susan’s thoughts drift to the striking Lady Muriel Kennedy, sparking a gentle rivalry that reveals both characters’ insecurities and hopes. Their banter, tinged with Victorian propriety, hints at a bond that may soon be tested beyond mere affection.

Behind the genteel exchanges, a reclusive professor pursues a curious experiment that could upend the lives of those around him. The narrative weaves the intrigue of scientific ambition with the tender complexities of love, inviting listeners to wonder how far the characters will go to protect their hearts while confronting an unexpected discovery. With lyrical descriptions and a touch of humor, the story balances romance and mystery, setting the stage for choices that will shape their futures.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (232K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United Kingdom: Chatto & Windus, 1895.

Credits

Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Dec 7, 2022

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Duchess

Duchess

d. 1897

Best known by the pen name "The Duchess," this Irish novelist won a huge Victorian readership with witty, romantic fiction. She is also often linked to the famous saying about beauty being "in the eye of the beholder."

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