
In the glittering court of King Constantine, a grand hunt brings knights, ladies, and bright banners across rolling hills and misty dells. At its centre is Lady Gwendolaine, a striking beauty whose moods shift like the wind—graceful and proud one moment, reckless and daring the next. Married to the boisterous Sir Torm, whose blunt humor masks a shallow understanding, she struggles to keep the sparkle of her youthful ideals alive within the confines of their marriage.
Enter Sir Sanpeur, a noble knight known for heroic deeds and a quiet, steady bearing. While he rides back from a distant quest, Gwendolaine finds herself drawn to the calm confidence he represents, a stark contrast to Torm’s noisy bravado. Their unspoken tension hints at a deeper conflict that could reshape loyalties and desires in the kingdom’s glittering yet fragile world.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (79K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1853–1922
A poet, novelist, and philanthropist of the Gilded Age, she is remembered not only for her writing but also for helping create Yaddo, the artists’ retreat in Saratoga Springs. Her life joined literary ambition, public generosity, and a deep belief in supporting other creators.
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