
By Thomas Bailey Aldrich
NOTE
WYNDHAM TOWERS.
A sweeping, lyrical portrait of a windswept Devon coast opens the tale, where crumbling stone towers cling to cliffs like eagles’ nests and the ancient Falcon inn watches over a sleepy hamlet. The narrator’s reverent tone brings the landscape to life—ripple‑kissed rivers, limestone cliffs, and the haunting silhouette of Wyndham Towers, a relic that has worn many faces from Roman temple to feudal stronghold. This richly textured setting becomes a character in its own right, echoing the restless sea and the whispers of forgotten history.
At the heart of the story are two starkly different brothers, both heirs to the tower’s legacy. One is a charismatic, daring courtier, eager for adventure and the world’s bright stage; the other is a brooding, solitary figure, haunted by suspicion and a lingering melancholy. Their uneasy relationship and the secrets they guard set the stage for a compelling exploration of honor, rivalry, and the pull of an ancestral home that still breathes with the winds of the past.
Language
en
Duration
~52 minutes (50K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger
Release date
Jul 1, 1999
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1836–1907
Best remembered for turning boyhood memories into lively fiction, this American writer also shaped literary taste as a longtime magazine editor. His work moves easily between humor, polish, and sharp short-story craft.
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