Walter Besant
Settle in for a wild ride in this gripping turn-of-the-twentieth-century tale from British historian and author Walter Besant. Among a group of well-born acquaintances, a nefarious plot takes hold that threatens to indelibly besmirch the reputation of the eponymous Lady of Lynn. Will she be able to wriggle free from the talons of her tormentors before it's too late?
Young Will Halliday is heir to one of the largest shipping fortunes in England, but he decides to forsake a life of affluent leisure to pursue his dream of becoming a musician. When some greedy relatives learn of the rift between Will and his father, they conspire to wrest control of the rest of the inheritance from the budding violinist.
Get carried away by this enchanting romance set on the remote Isles of Scilly. The beautiful young girl Armorel has lived a sheltered life—until the day that she saves two men lost at sea in a daring rescue. One of the boat's occupants, artist Roland Lee, is enraptured by Armorel's beauty and sensitivity, but ultimately determines that the girl is too young to be the object of his affection. Will the two star-crossed lovers ever find a way
...15) Blind Love
Love is said to be the salve that soothes a damaged soul. But in some cases, an all-consuming intimacy can have the opposite effect, inflaming murderous jealousies and compelling people to act in the most nefarious ways. The relationship at the center of Wilkie Collins' classic novel Blind Love started out innocently enough, but before long, Iris Henley and Lord Harry Norland find themselves doomed by their passion.
