The White Countess by Florence Warden
D now, with the knowledge she had gained, with the suspicions that had been aroused, she felt that she was in a trap, and that every move she made might only serve to tighten the net around her. Audrey's resolve to break free was strong, but the path was fraught with dangers and uncertainties. She knew she had to act carefully, to gather evidence, and to find allies who could help her unravel the web of deceit that surrounded her. Her thoughts turned to Mrs. Webster, the one person she felt she could trust, and she decided to seek her advice and support. Determined to take the first step towards reclaiming her life and clearing her husband's name, Audrey finished her packing and prepared to leave "The Briars" for good. She knew that the journey ahead would be difficult, but her love for Gerard and her desire for justice gave her the courage to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
By Florence Warden · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 26 chapters · 92,099 words
First lines
"Oh, Gerard, what a long face! What's the matter? Have you had your pocket picked?"
It was Gerard Angmering's beautiful young wife who put these laughing questions to him, on the threshold of the modest little flat in West Kensington where, like most young couples of moderate means nowadays, they had set up their tent and expected to find peace and joy and all the comforts of home in a jerry-built "mansion" where they paid a hundred a year for the privilege of hearing the conversation of their underneath neighbour up the chimney, and being overheard in like manner by their neighbours overhead and on each side.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Florence Warden
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery, Literary Fiction
- Length: 92,099 words
- Structure: 26 chapters, 2,222 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative unfolds against a richly detailed historical backdrop that significantly shapes its characters and themes.
- Romance — Central relationships and emotional entanglements drive the storyline, emphasizing romantic dynamics.
- Drama — The focus on profound emotional conflicts and personal growth imbues the narrative with dramatic intensity.
- Mystery — Subplots involving intrigue and concealed pasts add layers of suspense and uncertainty to the plot.
Tags
historical fiction · romance · mystery · drama · aristocracy · society · European setting · political intrigue · exile · class struggle · betrayal · love
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVIII
- CHAPTER XIX
- CHAPTER XX
- CHAPTER XXI
- CHAPTER XXII
- CHAPTER XXIII
- CHAPTER XXIV
- CHAPTER XXV
- CHAPTER XXVI