Guests of Chance by Egerton Castle
The story revolves around the life of Lady Maude, a beautiful and charming woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and deceit. She marries a wealthy older man, Sir Richard, but soon finds herself drawn to his nephew, Captain Rex. As she navigates her feelings for both men, Lady Maude's past begins to unravel, revealing secrets and scandals that threaten to destroy her reputation and happiness.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1899 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 3,765 words
First lines
"_'Twould be a wildish destiny_ _If we, who thus together roam_ _In a strange land and far from home,_ _Were in this place the Guests of Chance! _ _Yet who would stop or fear to advance.? _" WORDSWORTH.
"The Lord Burgrave is not at the castle. The gracious Lady Burgravine never receives visitors. " -- Thus Martin the gatekeeper, thrusting his ugly head out of the _vasistas_ of the great nail-studded door.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,765 words
- Structure: 1 section, 76 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central focus on romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
- Adventure — Features elements of travel, exploration, and daring exploits.
- Drama — Intense character development and interpersonal conflicts.
Tags
Adventure · Romance · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Detective · Crime · Fiction · Novel · Classic · Literature · Victorian Era