The Sundial by Fred M. White (1908)

Name: The Sundial
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the fortunes of the wealthy and powerful family of Sir John Davenant, a baronet of ancient lineage. Sir John's son, Sir Charles, is a gambler and a wastrel, and his daughter, Lady Mary, is a beautiful and headstrong young woman. When Sir Charles is killed in a duel, Sir John is forced to turn to his daughter to save the family from ruin. Lady Mary is determined to restore the family's fortunes, and she sets out to do so by marrying a wealthy man. She meets and falls in love with the handsome and mysterious Lord Rotherwood, but soon discovers that he is not who he appears to be. The novel follows Lady Mary as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, and as she discovers the truth about Lord Rotherwood and the secrets of the Davenant family. Along the way, she must confront her own feelings and make difficult choices about her future.

By Fred M. White · First published 1908 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 48 chapters

Chapter 1: A Blighted Life
Chapter 2: "The Desire of the Moth"
Chapter 3: "Home, Sweet Home!"
Chapter 4: Sackcloth and Ashes
Chapter 5: "But yet a Woman"
Chapter 6: A Scientific Discussion
Chapter 7: The Photograph
Chapter 8: The Rubicon
Chapter 9: Beyond the Bridge
Chapter 10: The First of the Fruit
Chapter 11: The Doctrine of Plato
Chapter 12: A Crime or Not?
Chapter 13: Modern Friendship
Chapter 14: Bark is Confidential
Chapter 15: Ill Tidings
Chapter 16: The Honour of the Family
Chapter 17: "Love Me, Love My Dog!"
Chapter 18: Cupboard Love
Chapter 19: Unbidden Guests
Chapter 20: Across the Threshold
Chapter 21: The Honour of the Family
Chapter 22: Bread and Salt
Chapter 23: Behind the Veil
Chapter 24: Mistress of Herself
Chapter 25: A Plausible Scoundrel
Chapter 26: The Jewel Casket
Chapter 27: Kate Comes Back
Chapter 28: A Startling Contrast
Chapter 29: A Lapse of Memory
Chapter 30: "Thou Art the Man!"
Chapter 31: An Unexpected Friend
Chapter 32: Swift Comes Out
Chapter 33: A Word in Season
Chapter 34: A Black Suspicion
Chapter 35: The Search
Chapter 36: An Unseen Danger
Chapter 37: A Dark Suspicion
Chapter 38: The Empty Room
Chapter 39: In the Bar
Chapter 40: "Infirm of Purpose"
Chapter 41: Damning Proofs
Chapter 42: The Fire
Chapter 43: A One-sided Contest
Chapter 44: Brought to Book
Chapter 45: The Hiding-place
Chapter 46: The Price of a Crime
Chapter 47: Absolution
Chapter 48: Sealed in the Grave

The Sundial by Fred M. White (1908)

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