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by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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A mist‑laden manor set in an autumn‑caught valley opens the story, where a veiled lady arrives on foot, her resolve wavering beneath ancient trees and a glassy lake. The landscape feels both familiar and unsettling, as a shy doe with a newly‑inscribed silver collar follows her, its curious presence hinting at hidden ties between the woman and the estate’s solitary master. The quiet tension builds as she finally meets Guy Darrell, a lone figure whose brooding demeanor suggests secrets long kept in the shadows of the unfinished house.
The narrative moves with a measured, lyrical pace, inviting listeners to linger on the scent of pine and the echo of past summers that still linger in the lady’s memory. As the two characters confront each other, the story teases a long‑concealed correspondence and a promise of revelations that could upend their lives, all while the surrounding wilderness seems to listen and wait.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (73K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1803–1873
Best remembered today for unforgettable phrases like "the pen is mightier than the sword" and "It was a dark and stormy night," this Victorian novelist was once one of the most widely read writers in Britain. He paired literary fame with a busy political career, giving his work an unusual mix of melodrama, ambition, and public life.
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