
A gripping courtroom drama opens the tale, where a modest woodcutter named Gautran stands accused of a shocking murder. As witnesses step forward—bakers, flower‑girls, and an impassioned advocate—layers of hidden motives and secret romances begin to surface, pulling the listener into a web of love, duty, and social intrigue. The tension builds as the advocate, torn between personal loyalties and the pursuit of truth, must decide how far to push the case.
Beyond the trial, the story hints at a deeper confession that could reshape the lives of those involved, while whispers of past betrayals and a looming “grave of honour” promise further moral conflict. Themes of conscience, redemption, and the lingering presence of an enigmatic “white shadow” weave through each chapter, inviting listeners to contemplate how far one will go to protect a loved one and what price justice truly demands.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (719K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page images provided by Google Books (Harvard University)
Release date
2013-06-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1833–1903
A prolific Victorian novelist with a flair for mystery, sentiment, and social observation, he turned years spent in Australia and New Zealand into stories that widened the world of nineteenth-century popular fiction. He also came from a literary family: he was the father of novelist Eleanor Farjeon and writer Herbert Farjeon.
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