The Burgrave's Welcome
The story revolves around the Burggrave's welcome to his niece, Anne Mellor, who has been invited to stay at the family's castle in Germany. Upon arrival, Anne discovers that her uncle is hiding a dark secret and that she is trapped in the castle with no means of escape. As she tries to uncover the truth, she finds herself falling for a mysterious stranger who may be connected to her uncle's secrets.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1899 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 2,591 words
First lines
"_I tempted his blood and his flesh,_ _Hid in roses my mesh,_ _Choicest cates and the flagon's best spilth._" ROBERT BROWNING.
"So you have had visitors, Sidonia, my dove? Eh? " said the Burgrave.
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The Burgrave's Welcome is listed on Textopian as a novella by Egerton Castle, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 2,591 words
- Structure: 1 section, 55 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central love story driving the plot.
- Adventure — Features quests and daring exploits.
- Drama — Intense character interactions and emotional conflicts.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Mystery · Gothic Novel · Suspense · Thriller · Medieval Setting · Knights and Chivalry · Nobility · Family Secrets · Inheritance