The Weird of the Wentworths: A Tale of George IV's Time, Vol. 1

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The Weird of the Wentworths: A Tale of George IV's Time, Vol. 1

by Johannes Scotus

EN·~8 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total

TRANSCRIBER NOTE:

0:32

BY - JOHANNES SCOTUS.

0:45

PREFACE.

2:30

CHAPTER I.

17:47

CHAPTER II.

14:52

CHAPTER III.

19:42

CHAPTER IV.

21:21

CHAPTER V.

27:41

CHAPTER VI.

17:59

CHAPTER VII.

5:38

Description

Set against the glittering yet restless backdrop of the Regency era, this sweeping romance follows the troubled Wentworth family, whose lineage is haunted by a centuries‑old curse. From the bustling streets of London to the mist‑shrouded towers of Dun Edin, the narrative weaves together high society intrigue, dark omens, and the relentless grip of inherited sin that plagues each generation. The opening act introduces a young heroine whose moral compass is tested by the shadow of her ancestors, hinting at the fierce struggle between virtue and the lurking forces that seek to destroy her.

The author balances vivid historical detail with a gothic atmosphere, drawing on the moral lessons of classic literature while never shying away from the harsher realities of human nature. As secrets surface and the curse’s eerie presence looms, readers are invited to watch the characters grapple with duty, temptation, and the hope of breaking free from a legacy of misfortune. The tale promises a compelling blend of romance, suspense, and the timeless quest for redemption.

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en

Duration

~8 hours (469K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mirjam, Suzanne Shell 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

2012-06-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Johannes Scotus

Johannes Scotus

An Irish thinker from the early Middle Ages, he became one of the great bridges between Greek philosophy and Latin Christian thought. Best known for his bold, wide-ranging ideas, he helped carry ancient learning into medieval Europe.

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