
In this atmospheric sequel, a young man named Traverse finds himself caught in a web of deception surrounding a late doctor’s will. Charged with delivering the doctor’s final verbal instructions, he meets the calculating Colonel Le Noir, whose sharp wit masks a deeper agenda. As the colonel threatens to expose Traverse’s “ingenious” scheme, the tension escalates, hinting at hidden motives and a looming conflict over the heiress Clara Day’s inheritance.
The story unfolds against the backdrop of a mysterious mansion and a series of cryptic chapters that promise storms, secret houses, and a captive’s desperate fight for freedom. Early encounters suggest that alliances will shift and old secrets will surface, pulling the characters into a perilous game of trust and betrayal. Listeners can expect a blend of gothic intrigue and courtroom drama, all set within a world where every whispered promise may conceal a darker purpose.
Full title
Capitola's Peril A Sequel to 'The Hidden Hand'
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (533K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-01-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1819–1899
A bestselling 19th-century American novelist, she wrote fast-paced serial fiction packed with mystery, family drama, disguises, and daring heroines. Her stories reached a huge readership in their day and helped make her one of the most popular authors of the era.
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