The Fire Within

The Fire Within is a novel by Patricia Wentworth that tells the story of a young woman named Rosamund Shane who inherits a large estate from her late uncle. Rosamund is excited to take over the estate, but soon discovers that there are many secrets hidden within its walls. As she begins to unravel the mysteries of the estate, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of deception and betrayal.The novel is set in the English countryside and features a cast of intriguing characters, including a handsome but mysterious stranger who seems to be hiding something, a scheming housekeeper who will stop at nothing to get what she wants, and a group of villagers who have their own secrets to keep.As Rosamund delves deeper into the mysteries of the estate, she begins to uncover a dark history that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. With the help of her loyal friends and allies, she must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth and protect her inheritance.The Fire Within is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its intricate plot, richly drawn characters, and evocative setting, it is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense novels.And then all at once they were in the dark together, for the moon went out suddenly like a blown candle. She had dropped into a bank of clouds that rose from the clouding west. The wind blew a little chill, and as suddenly as the light had gone, David, too, was gone. One moment, so near--touching her in the darkness--and the next, gone--gone noiselessly, leaving her shaking, quivering.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.