02252cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500480016426400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850800830042952012970051253400450180965300360185485600430189099900170193357672UtSlPG20260610134329.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSpeight, T. W.q(Thomas Wilkinson),d1830-191512aA Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-08-12  aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Internet Web Archive  a"A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)" by T. W. Speight is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of Matthew Kelvin, a provincial lawyer, and his cousin Olive Deane, as they navigate complex emotional ties, secrets, and the specter of revenge that permeates their relationships. Central to the narrative is the impending revelation of a wealthy heiress, Eleanor Lloyd, whose true circumstances are about to be unraveled.  The opening of the novel introduces us to the character Pod Piper, a young clerk in the law office of Matthew Kelvin, on a frosty December morning. As the narrative unfolds, Kelvin reveals to Olive that he has discovered a secret about Eleanor Lloyd, who is believed to be the heiress of a significant fortune. However, she is actually the adopted daughter of a deceased man, which threatens to strip her of her newfound status and wealth. This sets the stage for themes of ambition, revenge, and the intricate dynamics between characters who are bound by past relationships and present choices. The sense of imminent conflict is palpable as the characters grapple with their own ambitions and moralities, promising an engaging exploration of human nature and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57672  c98501d98501