
audiobook
by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson
A wistful young woman arrives on the glittering Riviera, drawn by the echo of a promise made long ago. As the sun warms the Casino terrace, she watches strangers glide past, their laughter masking a deeper yearning that mirrors her own. The opulent setting—bright dresses, delicate pearls, the scent of rain‑kissed roses—frames a desperate quest to uncover the identity of the father she has never known.
Through scented breezes and lingering memories, she begins to trace clues left in letters, old photographs, and whispered rumors of a mysterious benefactor. The narrative balances the elegance of high‑society life with the raw vulnerability of a heart seeking closure. Listeners will be swept into a world where love, loss, and the hope of reunion intertwine, inviting them to follow her delicate steps toward a truth that may finally fill the empty place in her life.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (103K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-01-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1869–1933
Best known for lively travel romances and adventurous fiction written with her husband, she helped turn early motoring and grand-tour travel into irresistible storytelling. Her books mix glamour, movement, and suspense in a way that feels both period and surprisingly fresh.
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1859–1920
Best known for glamorous adventure and travel fiction, this prolific English novelist often wrote in partnership with Alice Muriel Williamson, producing fast-moving stories that were popular in the early 20th century. His work blends romance, suspense, and a strong sense of place, especially on the roads and resorts of Europe.
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