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A Life's Secret: A Novel

By Henry Wood

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a quaint English town, love and ambition intertwine with a dark secret that threatens to shatter lives and expose buried truths.

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2012-02-11
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Summary

"A Life's Secret: A Novel" by Henry Wood is a 19th-century fiction where societal norms and hidden pasts collide in the English town of Ketterford. The plot begins by introducing Austin Clay, a former builder's apprentice who was taken in by the Thornimett family, and Miss Gwinn, a woman shrouded in whispers of madness. Austin encounters Miss Gwinn, who accuses a Mr. Henry Hunter of a concealed secret from their past, hinting at a complex web of relationships about to unravel. The story explores the far-reaching effects of secrets as characters navigate love, ambition, and the crushing weight of what's left unsaid.

About the Author

Ellen Price was an English novelist better known as Mrs. Henry Wood. She is best remembered for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her books sold well internationally and were widely read in the United States. In her time, she surpassed Charles Dickens in fame in Australia.

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