"The Missionary" by George Chetwynd Griffith is a tale of intertwining destinies, where love and identity collide amidst a backdrop of early 20th-century societal expectations. The narrative follows Vane Maxwell and Carol Vane, half-siblings caught in a web of familial secrets and personal battles. The story opens with youthful rivalry, foreshadowing the complex relationships to come. London's vibrant energy during Boat-race day serves as the stage for Vane and Carol's fateful encounter, sparking a romance clouded by mystery. As their connection deepens, Vane's hidden past surfaces, threatening their bond and forcing them to confront the consequences of past choices on their present lives, ultimately examining themes of personal integrity and the haunting power of legacy.
The Missionary
By George Chetwynd Griffith
Two half-siblings navigate a treacherous romance as they struggle to overcome the shadows of their shared past, marked by long-held family secrets.
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About the AuthorGeorge Chetwynd Griffith-Jones was a British writer. He was active mainly in the science fiction genreāor as it was known at the time, scientific romanceāin particular writing many future-war stories and playing a significant role in shaping that emerging subgenre. For a short period of time, he was the leading science fiction author in his home country both in terms of popularity and commercial success.
George Chetwynd Griffith-Jones was a British writer. He was active mainly in the science fiction genreāor as it was known at the time, scientific romanceāin particular writing many future-war stories and playing a significant role in shaping that emerging subgenre. For a short period of time, he was the leading science fiction author in his home country both in terms of popularity and commercial success.
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