The Cross, Victoria 1868-1952 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Night of Temptation" by Victoria Cross is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Regina Marlow, the youngest daughter of a Rector, who longs for beauty and love amidst her troubled family life at Stossop Rectory. As she finds solace in an enchanted garden, her life is transformed with the arrival of a wealthy guest, Everest Lanark, stirring within her aspirations and desires for a deeper connection. The opening of the book introduces Regina as she reflects on the stark contrast between her beautiful surroundings and the unpleasant realities of her home life marked by discontent and discord. Regina is portrayed as a vibrant and intelligent young woman, isolated from her family's trivial pursuits. She is captivated by the arrival of Everest, who embodies the charm and sophistication she has long coveted. Anticipation builds as Regina imagines the impact Everest’s visit will have, ultimately leading to a romantic entanglement that promises both exhilarating love and the complexities that come with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-06-10 Produced by WebRover, Peter Vachuska, Suzanne Wheeler, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Fiction British -- Egypt -- Fiction Artists -- Fiction Clergy -- Family relationships -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified 14003969 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59716 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59716 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134357.0 59716