
In this atmospheric Victorian tale, a young woman wrestles with a restless heart and a lingering sense of guilt. Haunted by memories of a past love and the weight of her father's legacy, she finds herself drawn into a moral crossroads that forces her to confront both inner doubts and the expectations of society. When the sharp‑witted Inspector Cutting arrives, he offers her a perilous assignment that could redeem her conscience—or plunge her deeper into danger.
The narrative follows her uneasy preparation for a nocturnal venture, balancing the allure of adventure with the fear of losing composure under pressure. As she debates disguises, timing, and the true motives behind the mission, the story builds a tense, introspective portrait of courage, impulse, and the fragile line between bravery and folly. Listeners are invited to share her quiet firelight reflections and the suspense of a secret pursuit that could alter the course of her life.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (357K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-10-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1825–1900
Best known for the classic novel Lorna Doone, this Victorian storyteller mixed romance, adventure, and a strong sense of the English countryside. He also drew on years of working the land, which gave his fiction an unusually vivid feel for rural life.
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