
A quiet afternoon on a mist‑filled loch sets the stage for a tender, uneasy escape. Oona and Walter, a young pair drawn together by an unspoken tension, glide across the dark water, each sensing a strange relief as the storm recedes. Their conversation drifts from light banter to deeper, almost mystical musings about the depths below, hinting at forces that lie hidden beneath the surface.
The island they approach is a modest sanctuary, its simple cottages and watchful inhabitants offering a glimpse of ordinary life that contrasts with the subtle undercurrent of magic surrounding Walter’s lineage. As Oona steps ashore, the gentle intrigue of her surroundings mingles with the lingering sense that something larger—perhaps the legacy of a wizard—still awaits discovery. The story unfolds with a blend of romance, quiet suspense, and the promise of hidden powers yet to be fully revealed.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (407K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2014-12-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1828–1897
A hugely popular Victorian novelist and critic, she wrote with remarkable range and speed, turning out fiction, essays, biographies, and supernatural tales across a long career. Her work often brings everyday family life into vivid focus while also making room for mystery, history, and sharp social observation.
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