** "Satanella: A Story of Punchestown" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a 19th-century tale woven around a spirited black mare named Satanella, and the people drawn into her orbit, particularly a dashing dragoon officer, John Walters, and the captivating Miss Douglas. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the story explores themes of love, social dynamics, and the thrill of equestrian sports, all kicked off by the Punchestown races. Captain Walters, nicknamed "Daisy", prepares to ride the temperamental Satanella, while Miss Douglas entrances London society, catching the eye of both Daisy and General St. Josephs; their lives become connected to the mare's destiny, hinting at a drama filled with competition and personal desires. **
Satanella: A Story of Punchestown
By G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville
** A wild black mare, a charming officer, and an alluring woman find their destinies intertwined amidst the excitement of Victorian high society and the challenges of the racetrack.
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About the AuthorGeorge John Whyte-Melville was a Scottish novelist much concerned with field sports, and also a poet. He took a break in the mid-1850s to serve as an officer of Turkish irregular cavalry in the Crimean War.
George John Whyte-Melville was a Scottish novelist much concerned with field sports, and also a poet. He took a break in the mid-1850s to serve as an officer of Turkish irregular cavalry in the Crimean War.
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