The Quickening is a novel written by Francis Lynde that tells the story of a young man named Jack Chetwynd who inherits a large estate and becomes embroiled in a feud with a neighboring family. As he tries to settle into his new life, Jack finds himself drawn to a beautiful woman named Constance, who is also caught up in the feud. As the tensions between the two families escalate, Jack must navigate a dangerous path to protect those he loves and secure...