A Twisted Skein: Or Out Of The Tempest (1881)

By Celia Emmeline Gardner

Book Overview

A Twisted Skein, also known as Out Of The Tempest, is a novel written by Celia Emmeline Gardner in 1881. The story follows the life of the protagonist, Rosalind Trevena, who is a young woman living in Cornwall, England. Rosalind is a talented artist who is engaged to a wealthy man named Edward Carlyon. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers a dark secret about her family's past.As Rosalind delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. Along the way, she must navigate a complex romantic landscape, including a love triangle between herself, Edward, and his cousin, Stephen Carlyon.The novel is set against the backdrop of the rugged Cornish coast, with its wild storms and treacherous cliffs. Gardner's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the sea add to the atmosphere of the story, which is filled with suspense, drama, and romance.A Twisted Skein is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of family, love, and betrayal. It is a gripping tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164889877
• ISBN13: 9781164889878
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"