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In a world of inheritance, reputation, and carefully guarded family loyalties, Lord Oakburn’s household becomes the stage for secrets that refuse to stay buried. As his daughters navigate love, duty, and the pressures of social expectation, unsettling revelations and moral tests draw them toward choices that could reshape their futures. Blending domestic drama with the suspense and uncanny undertones for which Mrs. Henry Wood was celebrated, the novel explores how truth can be both a refuge and a threat. With Wood’s brisk, emotionally charged storytelling, this is a compelling study of character—where family bonds, gendered power, and the cost of concealment collide.
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Published Jan 1, 1875
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First Published
1875
Language
eng
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