The story revolves around a young woman named Yvonne who lives with her uncle, a French aristocrat, in the countryside of England. She falls in love with a local woodsman, but their social differences and the disapproval of her uncle threaten to tear them apart. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger appears, claiming to be an old friend of Yvonne's uncle, and begins to exert a sinister influence over him. As tensions rise, Yvonne must navigate the complexities of her relationships and uncover the truth about the stranger before it's too late.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1893 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure