A Perilous Secret (1896)

A Perilous Secret is a novel written by Charles Reade and published in 1896. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rhoda Gale who is forced to keep a dangerous secret. Rhoda is a seamstress who is hired by a wealthy family to work for them. She soon discovers that the family's son, Walter, is in love with her, but she is unable to reciprocate his feelings as she is already engaged to her childhood sweetheart, Jack. Rhoda's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers a terrible secret about the family she works for. She finds out that the family's patriarch, Sir William, has committed a terrible crime and is now being blackmailed. Rhoda is forced to keep the secret in order to protect herself and her loved ones. As the story progresses, Rhoda's secret becomes more and more perilous, and she finds herself in a dangerous situation. She must navigate her way through a complicated web of lies and deceit in order to keep her secret safe. Along the way, she must also confront her feelings for Walter and determine whether or not she truly loves him. A Perilous Secret is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the dangers of keeping secrets. Reade's masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this novel a must-read for fans of classic literature.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.