Chapters
Description
In the bright September afternoon of 1651, the grand dining‑hall of Forest Lea House basks in sunlight filtering through a diamond‑set bay window. Dark oak wainscoting, antler‑adorned walls, and a silent fireplace set a richly historic scene, while a long table spread with trenchers and drinking‑horns
Details
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (148K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2001-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge
1823–1901
A major Victorian novelist, she wrote with deep religious conviction and a sharp eye for family life, education, and moral choice. Her stories were hugely popular in 19th-century England and helped shape generations of young readers.
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