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Set against the glittering yet restless backdrop of the Regency era, this sweeping romance follows the troubled Wentworth family, whose lineage is haunted by a centuries‑old curse. From the bustling streets of London to the mist‑shrouded towers of Dun Edin, the narrative weaves together high society intrigue, dark omens, and the relentless grip of inherited sin that plagues each generation. The opening act introduces a young heroine whose moral compass is tested by the shadow of her ancestors, hinting at the fierce struggle between virtue and the lurking forces that seek to destroy her.
The author balances vivid historical detail with a gothic atmosphere, drawing on the moral lessons of classic literature while never shying away from the harsher realities of human nature. As secrets surface and the curse’s eerie presence looms, readers are invited to watch the characters grapple with duty, temptation, and the hope of breaking free from a legacy of misfortune. The tale promises a compelling blend of romance, suspense, and the timeless quest for redemption.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (469K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mirjam, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2012-06-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A bold early medieval thinker, translator, and theologian, this Irish scholar brought Greek philosophy into the Latin West in a way that stirred debate for centuries. His writing is known for its ambition, asking how reason, faith, and the nature of reality fit together.
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