Portents by Egerton Castle (1898)
The story revolves around a young woman named Lady Vera Dering, who possesses supernatural abilities to foresee future events. She becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and deception when she predicts the death of her cousin, Lord Dering. As the predicted event unfolds, Lady Vera finds herself at the center of a murder investigation, where she must navigate a labyrinthine plot involving family secrets, hidden rivalries, and mysterious forces.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1898 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 3,638 words
First lines
"Huet bich, mein Freund, vor schwarzen, alten Kasen, Doch schlimmer sind die weissen, jungen Kaeschen.! " HEINE.
There was brilliant sunshine as Steven rode in at the gate of Cassel. The fiddler walked beside him; but, once within the town, he halted, waved his hand, and called out:
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Portents is listed on Textopian as a novel by Egerton Castle, dated 1898 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery, Adventure
- Length: 3,638 words
- Structure: 1 section, 62 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th 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.
- Drama — Intense character development and interpersonal conflicts.
- Mystery — Elements of suspense and uncovering hidden truths.
Tags
Gothic Fiction · Supernatural · Mystery · Romance · Victorian Era · Occult · Paranormal · Fantasy · Horror · Suspense · Thriller · Dark Fantasy