The Tragedy of Edwin Gottsworth
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Complete, First published Sep 22, 2019
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"It is 1896, England. Radical political and social changes sweep through society and rich landowner Edwin Gottsworth acquires a manor in the countryside to secure a name for his family in the coming, uncertain times. Along with his wife Agatha and his daughter Clara, he travels to the manor to meet its owner, Lord Melvin Gulavies, and secure the transaction. Edwin however, has trouble leaving behind a forbidden love for his own servant and friend, Mortimer J. Moor, with which he shares an intimate and secret relationship. The manor's dark secrets surround the family and bring forward their deepest fears and desires."

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The Secret of Alderwood Manor

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