"The Weird of the Wentworths: A Tale of George IV's Time, Vol. 2" by Johannes Scotus unfolds as a historical novel that paints early 19th-century Scotland with strokes of romance, ambition, and brooding tension. Edward L'Estrange, a prisoner driven by yearns for freedom and his love for Ellen Ravensworth, wrestles with his destiny. His daring escape, masterminded by the Captain during a tempestuous night, ignites a chain of events. The narrative takes us to the Towers, where celebrations of a marriage are disrupted by a sudden, tragic duel, its echoes felt throughout the Wentworth household. The story raises themes of love, destiny, and a possible family curse, all entwined to captivate readers as the lives of the characters begin to unravel.
The Weird of the Wentworths: A Tale of George IV's Time, Vol. 2
By Johannes Scotus
In early 19th-century Scotland, a convict's daring escape unleashes a torrent of love, betrayal, and a family's dark destiny.
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