The Castle Of The Shadows by A. M. Williamson
"The Castle of the Shadows" by A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Virginia Beverly, a wealthy and spirited American girl, who becomes intrigued by the mysterious Château de la Roche and its tragic past involving the Dalahaide family, particularly her interest in the brother, Maxime, accused of murder. The narrative weaves themes of loyalty, innocence, and the pursuit of truth against the
backdrop of a captivating landscape. At the start of the novel, Virginia and her friends are riding through a beautiful valley near Mentone when they come across the castle for sale, which prompts their curiosity about its history. As they explore the olive grove and get closer to the castle, Virginia feels a compelling connection to the place and its inhabitants, particularly when she learns more about Maxime's plight from her companions. The opening chapters set the stage for a journey deep into both physical and emotional shadows as Virginia decides to take up the cause of Maxime, convinced of his innocence, and begins to unravel the layers of mystery surrounding the castle and the family who once lived there. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933 |
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| Title | The Castle Of The Shadows |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19901 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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