Project Gutenberg 2009-08-30 Public domain in the USA. 459 Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte 1819 1899 Nevitt, Dorothy Emma Eliza Southworth, E. D. E. N. Southworth, Emma D. E. N. Southworth, Mrs. E. D. E. N. Hidden Hand Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hidden_Hand_(novel) E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Hidden Hand" by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set primarily within the rugged mountain regions of Virginia, focusing on the life of Major Ira Warfield, a complex and domineering figure known as "Old Hurricane," whose lonely existence is punctuated by dark secrets and family tragedies. The narrative intertwines with the mysterious fate of Capitola, a spirited young girl with a hidden past, whose life becomes entangled with the major's as they confront various challenges in a harsh and unforgiving world. At the start of the book, the scene is set in the foreboding Hurricane Hall, an isolated mansion facing a fierce storm on the night of Halloween. Major Warfield is depicted as a self-indulgent man of wealth, indulging in his comforts while grappling with his grim responsibilities. The chapter develops tension as a late-night visit from the local parson brings news of an urgent matter—one that compels Warfield to confront his duties as a magistrate, leading to a midnight journey to aid a dying woman. This woman's revealing story, filled with mystery and peril, begins to unravel connections to Capitola, hinting at a deeper narrative involving identity, belonging, and the hidden truths that shape their lives. This setting and early events establish a gothic atmosphere that permeates the book, drawing readers into a tale of intrigue and moral complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Women -- United States -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 556715 2025-10-12T09:35:52.927420 text/html 564095 2009-08-30T16:05:40 text/html 284647 2025-10-12T09:36:02.610350 application/epub+zip 293242 2025-10-12T09:35:55.992377 application/epub+zip 289830 2025-10-12T09:35:54.639398 application/epub+zip 502803 2025-10-12T09:36:07.454296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 486657 2025-10-12T09:36:01.563403 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459348 2022-09-13T18:08:19.789264 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 524642 2025-10-12T09:35:51.427443 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 524444 2009-08-30T16:02:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 524451 2009-08-30T16:02:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20614 2025-10-12T09:36:07.593300 application/rdf+xml 11143 2025-10-12T09:35:55.162369 image/jpeg 2755 2025-10-12T09:35:54.901367 image/jpeg 201127 2009-08-30T16:02:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 206628 2009-08-30T16:07:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 201107 2009-08-30T16:02:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 275730 2025-10-12T09:35:52.970384 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia