The novel follows the story of a young woman named Emily who is left alone in her family's estate after her father's death. She is visited by a mysterious stranger who claims to have been sent by her dead father to protect her from harm. As the days pass, Emily becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid, questioning the stranger's true intentions and her own sanity. The story builds towards a climactic confrontation between Emily and the stranger, leaving the reader with a sense of unease and uncertainty.
By B.M. Croker · First published 1898 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance · 29 chapters