
audiobook
by T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson) Speight
Transcriber's Notes:
UNDER LOCK AND KEY.
VOL. II.
UNDER LOCK AND KEY.
UNDER LOCK AND KEY.
Janet Holme steps into the stately yet unsettling world of Dupley Walls, where a sharp‑tongued lady of the house offers her a governess position with a modest salary and an immediate start. The initial interview reveals a delicate balance of courtesy and veiled authority, as Lady Pollexfen’s genteel façade masks a temper that can swing from genteel satisfaction to irritable harshness. As Janet accepts the role, she quickly learns that serving under such a capricious mistress will test both her resilience and her sense of independence.
The story unfolds within the richly described corridors and drawing rooms of a Victorian estate, where servants and masters navigate hidden expectations and whispered rumors. Through Janet’s eyes, listeners glimpse the tension between duty and desire, and the subtle politics that churn beneath the polished surface of aristocratic life. As the household’s daily rhythms settle in, hints of deeper secrets begin to stir, promising a compelling mix of social drama and quiet intrigue.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (270K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Internet Archive (Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Release date
2018-06-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1830–1915
A prolific Victorian storyteller, this Liverpool-born novelist built suspense from secrets, disappearances, and uneasy twists. His books blend sensation fiction, mystery, and a touch of the uncanny, making them a rewarding rediscovery for readers who enjoy classic page-turners.
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