Merriman, Henry Seton 1862-1903 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Suspense, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Henry Seton Merriman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds primarily aboard the yacht "Hermione", where the key characters, including the young, thoughtful Brenda Gilholme and the enigmatic Theo Trist, engage in contemplations about love, life, and the expectations placed upon them by society. The narrative hints at a brewing conflict concerning their complex relationships, particularly influenced by their contrasting natures and backgrounds. At the start of the novel, Brenda is introduced as a reflective and intelligent young woman, who grapples with her insecurities, particularly in the shadow of her beautiful and more socially adept sister, Alice. Despite enjoying her time aboard the yacht and the serenity of the fjord’s surroundings, Brenda’s thoughts linger on Theo Trist—a man who carries a blend of gentleness and strength but appears burdened by his past experiences. The opening chapters establish a strong sense of character dynamics and foreshadow a sense of impending tension, as they explore the distinctions between societal roles, love, and personal identity amid the tumultuous backdrop of nature and historical contexts. The delicate interplay of emotions sets the stage for a deepening narrative filled with suspense and personal dilemmas that promise to challenge the decisions of the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-09-23 Al Haines Originally published: London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1890 Man-woman relationships -- Fiction War correspondents -- Fiction Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878 -- Fiction PR London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1890 https://archive.org/details/suspense03merr https://archive.org/details/suspense02merr https://archive.org/details/suspense01merr https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74460 https://archive.org/details/suspense03merr https://archive.org/details/suspense02merr https://archive.org/details/suspense01merr https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74460 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134726.0 74460