02410cam a22003613u 4500 66457 UtSlPG 20260610134532.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PR Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915 Cut by the county. Finnish Hänen salaisuutensa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-10-03 Tapio Riikonen "Hänen salaisuutensa" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins with the return of Colonel Weldon Stukeley to Darnel Park, where he encounters Lady Darnel and her family, including her stepdaughter Grace. As the story unfolds, themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of personal relationships emerge, particularly surrounding the character of Grace, who harbors a deep secret regarding her engagement to a poor French artist. The opening of the novel introduces Colonel Stukeley as he returns to the familiar English countryside after years abroad, expressing his appreciation for the beauty of his home. Upon reaching Darnel Park, he learns of the changes in the household, particularly regarding Lady Darnel’s mysterious past and her struggles to integrate into society. Grace, his bright and spirited goddaughter, reveals her turmoil over her secret engagement to Victor de Camillac, a struggling artist living in Paris, igniting the narrative tension as she grapples with societal pressure and the implications of her hidden relationship. The stage is set for a story blending romance with the intrigue of hidden truths and the complexities of familial and societal obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Detective and mystery stories Husband and wife -- Fiction Families -- Fiction Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66457 107279 107279