Transcriber’s Notes:
Punctuation has been made consistent.
Variations in spelling and hyphenation were retained as they appear in the original publication, except that obvious typographical errors have been corrected.
About This Book
A Southern-set romance follows Neil Emory, a man haunted by his past, whose passionate attachment to Gwendoline Gwinn becomes entangled with his fascination for Cassandra Clovis, an actress, while society life and theatricality provide a glittering backdrop. Central to the plot is a magnificent but deadly racehorse that repeatedly kills its jockeys, driving a suspenseful subplot about who can master the animal; a mysterious young rider ultimately brings it to victory amid revelations that unsettle several characters. The novel blends love, social manners, and vivid race-course scenes with themes of obsession, risk, and the performance of identity.