
In the summer of 1914, the opulent rose gardens of an Austro‑Hungarian estate become the stage for a daring pursuit. English officer Renwick chases the spirited Countess Marishka through winding hedges, their flirtatious banter masking a deeper clash of cultures and histories. Their brief, breath‑less encounter hints at a fragile romance blossoming amid the looming shadows of war. The lush scenery contrasts with the tension of a continent on the brink, making every glance a gamble.
As whispers of espionage ripple through the aristocracy, a mysterious figure known only as the Secret Witness watches, holding knowledge that could alter destinies. Renwick and Marishka must navigate courtly intrigue, hidden loyalties, and the ever‑present threat of surveillance. With each revelation, the line between ally and adversary blurs, forcing the protagonists to question who can truly be trusted. Listeners will be drawn into a world of elegant intrigue where love, honor, and danger intertwine.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (584K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2008-06-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1870–1942
Best remembered for popular adventure and romantic fiction of the early 20th century, this American novelist also worked as a screenwriter during the silent-film era. His stories were widely serialized in magazines and often adapted for the screen.
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