The Palace Of Darkened Windows (1914)

By Mary Hastings Bradley

Book Overview

The Palace of Darkened Windows is a novel written by Mary Hastings Bradley and first published in 1914. It is a story of a young woman named Barbara who is forced to marry a wealthy man, Lionel Varick, to save her family from financial ruin. However, she soon realizes that her husband is not what he seems to be and is involved in shady business dealings.Barbara finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage, living in a grand but eerie mansion with darkened windows. She begins to uncover the secrets of the house and her husband's past, leading her on a dangerous path of discovery. Along the way, she meets a young lawyer named John Storm who becomes her ally and confidant.As Barbara delves deeper into the mysteries of the palace, she uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy her and everyone she loves. Will she be able to escape the clutches of her husband and his associates, or will she fall victim to their sinister plans?The Palace of Darkened Windows is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It is a timeless classic that will captivate readers with its vivid characters, intricate plot, and haunting atmosphere.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: 1437317545
• ISBN13: 9781437317541
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"