Capitola's Peril A Sequel to 'The Hidden Hand'

"Capitola's Peril" by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a 19th-century novel that follows the bold Capitola Black as she faces new dangers after the death of her best friend Clara's father. The evil Colonel Le Noir, Clara's guardian, plots to steal her inheritance, leading to a battle over Clara's fate and freedom. A tense opening scene between Traverse Rocke and Colonel Le Noir highlights their differences in opinion over the will, revealing a mix of family honor, romance, and suspicion. As Clara's safety is put at risk, Capitola steps in, ready to expose the truth hidden within the walls of the ominous Hidden House.