The Living Link: A Novel

"The Living Link: A Novel" by James De Mille is a 19th-century story centered on Edith Dalton, a young woman whose life takes a dramatic turn when startling news surfaces about her father, pulling her into a world of hidden family secrets and a search for the truth. The story begins in Plympton Terrace, a boarding school, before shifting to Dalton Hall, where Edith deals with sorrow and faces the buried truths of her father's history. The story begins when Edith and her friends are interrupted by unsettling news about her distant father. After an emotional discussion with Miss Plympton, her aunt, Edith learns of her father's passing, renewing her desire to understand him and the secrets surrounding her family. As pieces of the puzzle come together, they point to past betrayals and accusations linked to John Wiggins, the manager of her family estate. The beginning creates a suspenseful mood and showcases Edith's internal battle as she gets ready to take back what is rightfully hers, determined to confront Wiggins and uncover the truth about her father's background.