Category: Historical Novels

Their Mariposa Legend: A Romance of Santa Catalina

Herr, Charlotte B. (Charlotte Bronte), 1875-1963· 2 chapters· 19,726 words

It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands. Beneath the golden mists of sunrise danced a radiant sea. On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed,...

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1. Chapter 1

It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands. Beneath the golden mists...

2. Chapter 2

Centuries passed, and again, with the same sweet suddenness as in the days gone by, spring came to Catalina. Guests of the St. Catherine, lounging on its wide verandahs, gazed a...