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Chapter 1
Dedication
The book is dedicated to Laura Canfield Wood.
Chapter 2
Early Autumn
The chapter captures the arrival of early autumn at the Pentland estate, with Olivia Pentland reflecting on the season's change and the emotional weight of family traditions. Sabine Callendar returns to Durham, stirring old tensions and memories. The atmosphere is heavy with unspoken feelings and the lingering presence of the past.
Chapter 3
I
After a violent storm, Olivia Pentland receives news that Sybil has married Jean de Cyon. She informs John Pentland, who reflects on the family's hidden past and the burden of maintaining appearances. Olivia burns incriminating letters to protect the family's legacy.
Chapter 4
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After a violent storm, Olivia Pentland receives news that Sybil has married Jean de Cyon. She informs John Pentland, who reflects on the family's hidden past and the burden of maintaining appearances. Olivia burns incriminating letters to protect the family's legacy.
Chapter 5
II
The chapter opens with the aftermath of Sybil's elopement with Jean de Cyon. Aunt Cassie reacts hysterically, accusing Sabine of complicity, while Olivia remains calm and reminds her of the Pentland family's scandalous past. Sabine reveals she loaned them her motor. Anson threatens to come down, and Michael O'Hara calls Olivia, asking her to meet him. They meet in a pine thicket, where Michael confesses his love and asks her to run away with him. Olivia, overwhelmed by the day's events and the weight of her responsibilities, refuses. The chapter ends with the sudden death of John Pentland, killed by his horse, and Olivia telling Michael that now it is impossible for them to be together.

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Dedication

Early Autumn

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