Capitola's Peril By Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

"Capitola's Peril: A Sequel to 'The Hidden Hand'" is a thrilling novel penned by Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Southworth, an outstanding nineteenth-century American creator. This sequel keeps the adventures of the bold and spirited heroine, Capitola Black, added in "The Hidden Hand." Set in opposition to the backdrop of the American South, the narrative selections up with Capitola going through new demanding situations and risks. The plot is marked with the aid of suspense, romance, and moments of peril as Capitola navigates an international packed with mysteries, villains, and unexpected twists. The sequel explores Capitola's resilience and resourcefulness as she confronts the results of her personal hidden beyond and battles against nefarious forces. Mrs. Southworth's storytelling prowess shines thru as she skillfully weaves a tale that captivates readers with its suspenseful plot and brilliant characterizations. Capitola, recognized for her unconventional and determined nature, keeps to defy societal norms, making her an empowering and noteworthy literary parent. "Capitola's Peril" stands as a testament to Mrs. Southworth's reputation all through the nineteenth century and her ability to craft engaging narratives that resonate with readers.

In Capitola's Peril we follow the adventures of Capitola, a tomboyish and adventurous young lady living in New York during the mid-1800s. At the time this sequel was published, Emma Southworth was at the height of her popularity. Particularly appreciated by the American public for her depictions of both rural and urban life, the frequent dramatic twists and turns her characters find themselves in made Southworth's novels popular favorites for decades. This novel follows Capitola through young adulthood as she grapples with the revelations of the previous instalment. At first thought an orphan of little distinction, it was to the shock of Capitola and her close friends that the circumstances of her birth are revealed as far more distinguished. Yet despite being confronted by an apparent rescue from the tough urban upbringing in 19th century New York City, there are many more difficulties the young lady must surmount. Hugely popular in the 19th century, Southworth's novels have since fallen out of favor. At the height of their popularity, Capitola's story was adapted for the theater, with productions staged both in the USA and in London to sellout audiences. This edition brings the full, unabridged story back to audiences, presentably formatted.

"The priest then turning toward the bride, inquired:"Wilt thou have this man to be thy wedded husband, etc., etc., so long as ye both shall live?"To which the bride, throwing aside her veil, answered, firmly:"No! Not if he were the last man and I the last woman on the face of the earth and the human race was about to become extinct and the angel of Gabriel came down from above to ask it of me as a personal favor."The effect of this outburst, this revelation, this explosion, may be imagined but can never be adequately described." E.D.E.N. Southworth, Capitola's Peril

At nine o'clock the next morning Traverse went to the library to keep his tryst with Colonel Le Noir. Seated in the doctor's leathern chair, with his head thrown back, his nose erect and his white and jeweled hand caressing his mustached chin, the colonel awaited the young man's communication. With a slight bow Traverse took a chair and drew it up to the table, seated himself and, after a little hesitation, commenced, and in a modest and self-respectful manner announced that he was charged with the last verbal instructions from the doctor to the executor of his will. Colonel Le Noir left off caressing his chin for an instant, and, with a wave of his dainty hand, silently intimated that the young man should proceed.