Legacy of Cain
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Eunice and Helena, raised by their father, Reverend Abel Gracedieu, lead a seemingly peaceful life. Their existence is shattered when a long-buried secret surfaces: one of them is adopted, her birth mother having been executed for the murder of her husband. This revelation unleashes a cascade of events. The arrival of the deceased husband's mistress, who seeks to reclaim her lost love, and his brother, driven by a thirst for vengeance, further complicates the sisters' lives. As the truth about their past unfolds, Eunice and Helena find themselves caught in a web of deceit and betrayal. The novel delves into themes of inheritance, familial bonds, and the enduring consequences of past actions, forcing the sisters to confront their own identities and the secrets that bind them to a family legacy steeped in darkness. Love, loyalty, and forgiveness become central as Eunice and Helena navigate the complexities of their relationships and grapple with the truth that threatens to shatter their world.Book Details
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Wilkie Collins
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William Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright known for The Woman in White (1859), and for The Moonstone (1868), which has been called the first modern English detective novel. B...
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