02123cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500480016426400510021230000470026333600260031033700260033633800360036250000310039850800740042952012060050353400450170965300360175485600430179057814UtSlPG20260610134331.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSpeight, T. W.q(Thomas Wilkinson),d1830-191512aA Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-08-30  aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Web Archive  a"A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)" by T. W. Speight is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of Peter Byrne, his daughter Miriam, and Gerald Warburton, as they navigate complex relationships and hidden agendas within their social circles. As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, deception, and familial loyalty emerge, particularly in light of a looming marriage proposal and the secrets that accompany it.  The opening of this volume introduces key characters and sets the stage for interpersonal dynamics that are both intriguing and fraught with tension. Gerald Warburton visits the Byrne family and meets Miriam, who captivates him with her beauty and ambitions. Meanwhile, Peter Byrne adopts a disguised persona for undisclosed motives, hinting at manipulative undertones in their lives. The chapter also reveals hints of a potential romance between Miriam and Max Van Duren, raising questions about intentions and the power plays at hand. The narrative promises a blend of romance and intrigue, drawing readers into the personal struggles and societal pressures faced by the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57814