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Miriam Challoner spends her days navigating the glittering but treacherous world of high society, where whispers about her husband’s reckless behavior threaten to unravel the fragile peace of their marriage. As rumors of his infidelities and mounting debts swirl, she clings to a stubborn belief that she is not to blame, even as doubt gnaws at her confidence. The novel opens with Miriam’s inner turmoil, painting a vivid portrait of a woman torn between public perception and private anguish.
Against this backdrop of opulent clubs and fashionable soirées, the story introduces a subtle undercurrent of intrigue—a mystery that hints at hidden motives and secret dealings beyond mere gossip. Miriam’s keen observations and the sharp commentary of the older generation suggest that there is more at stake than a wandering lover, and a puzzling clue begins to surface, hinting at a deeper conspiracy.
While the tone remains steeped in romance and social satire, the narrative promises a careful unraveling of clues that could change Miriam’s fate. Listeners will be drawn into a world where elegance masks danger, and where the search for truth may lead to unexpected alliances and a redefinition of love itself.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (391K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
May 28, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1873–1942
A Newark-born lawyer turned prolific storyteller, he wrote mystery fiction, adventure tales, and screenplays during the early 20th century. His career bridged the worlds of publishing, copyright law, and silent-era film.
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