Roland Yorke / A Sequel to "The Channings"

Name: Roland Yorke / A Sequel to "The Channings"
Author: Mrs. Henry Wood

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A sudden, puzzling death in a cathedral town prompts an inquest and a surge of rumours that draw in relatives, legal associates, a persistent investigator, and household witnesses. The narrative moves between public hearings and private conversations as inconsistent testimony, uncanny premonitions, and concealed ties are sifted for motive and meaning. Through office intrigues, unexpected arrivals, and intimate disclosures, the characters confront secrets, moral dilemmas, and shifting allegiances. Gradually the truth about relationships and responsibility emerges, bringing legal resolution and personal reckonings that alter fortunes and settle lingering mysteries.

About the Author

Mrs. Henry Wood

Mrs. Henry Wood, born Ellen Wood, was a prominent English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her sensational and romantic fiction. Her most famous work, "East Lynne," published in 1861, became a bestseller and is often credited with shaping the genre of domestic fiction. Wood's novels frequently explore themes of morality, social issues, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the Victorian era's values and concerns. Over her prolific career, she authored numerous novels, including "A Life's Secret" and "Johnny Ludlow," which further established her reputation as a significant figure in Victorian literature.

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