02217cam a22003133u 4500 19901 UtSlPG 20260610133448.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933 The Castle Of The Shadows Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-11-23 Produced by Chris Curnow, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Castle of the Shadows" by A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Virginia Beverly, a wealthy and spirited American girl, who becomes intrigued by the mysterious Château de la Roche and its tragic past involving the Dalahaide family, particularly her interest in the brother, Maxime, accused of murder. The narrative weaves themes of loyalty, innocence, and the pursuit of truth against the backdrop of a captivating landscape. At the start of the novel, Virginia and her friends are riding through a beautiful valley near Mentone when they come across the castle for sale, which prompts their curiosity about its history. As they explore the olive grove and get closer to the castle, Virginia feels a compelling connection to the place and its inhabitants, particularly when she learns more about Maxime's plight from her companions. The opening chapters set the stage for a journey deep into both physical and emotional shadows as Virginia decides to take up the cause of Maxime, convinced of his innocence, and begins to unravel the layers of mystery surrounding the castle and the family who once lived there. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Adventure stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19901 61204 61204