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NAT GOULD: AN APPRECIATION.
THE RUNAWAYS
CHAPTER I. - AS THE SNOW FALLS.
CHAPTER II. - THE RUNAWAYS.
CHAPTER III. - RANDOM.
CHAPTER IV. - IRENE'S PAINTING.
CHAPTER V. - HONEYSUCKLE'S FOAL.
CHAPTER VI. - A WILY YOUNG MAN.
CHAPTER VII. - SELLING HIS HERITAGE.
Redmond Maynard watches the dying light bleed across a snow‑covered landscape, the twisted, leafless trees casting ominous silhouettes against the cold evening sky. The scene is both beautiful and bleak, a perfect backdrop for a man haunted by his own mistakes and the uncertainty of what lies beyond life’s final curtain. His reflective solitude hints at a restless spirit yearning to break free from the weight of past regrets.
As the night deepens, a gentle snowfall begins, coating the world in a pure, untouched veil. The quiet descent of the flakes mirrors Redmond’s inner longing for redemption and a fresh start, suggesting that he may soon be drawn into a journey far from the familiar halls he currently inhabits. The promise of change lingers in the air, inviting listeners to follow a tale of introspection, hidden motives, and the quiet courage it takes to step into the unknown.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (267K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-05-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1857–1919
Best known for fast-moving racing stories, this prolific Victorian-era novelist turned his deep knowledge of the turf into hugely popular entertainment. His books brought horse-racing drama to a wide readership and helped make him one of the best-known sporting novelists of his day.
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