
Two acquaintances, Millefleurs and Beaufort, find themselves tangled in an uneasy conversation that hints at a hidden scandal. Their exchange revolves around a mysterious figure—Lady Caroline—and her late husband Torrance, whose past actions have left lingering questions. As Beaufort struggles to grasp the fragments of a story that was never fully told, the tension between the friends sharpens, pulling the listener into a web of intrigue and unspoken guilt.
The pair soon leave the cramped interiors for the open road toward Lindores, winding through the dramatic Scottish landscape of Tinto and the Scaur. The rugged scenery mirrors Beaufield’s swirling thoughts, as he feels both drawn to and barred from the widow’s world. Amid the looming cliffs and whispering woods, the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of secrets, loyalties, and the unsettling pull of the unknown.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (431K 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
2014-12-08
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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