Shadows (1897)

Shadows is a novel written by Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe and published in 1897. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two families, the Vanes and the Lanes, who live in a small town in New England. The Vanes are a wealthy and respected family, while the Lanes are struggling to make ends meet.The novel explores the themes of love, betrayal, and revenge. The central character, Alice Vane, is engaged to the handsome and charming Richard Lane, but she is also secretly in love with his cousin, Arthur Lane. When Richard discovers the truth, he is devastated and seeks revenge against Alice and Arthur.As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires. Alice must choose between her love for Arthur and her duty to her family, while Richard's obsession with revenge threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.Shadows is a gripping and suspenseful novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. It is a timeless tale of love and betrayal that will leave 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.