In this classic novel of love and betrayal, Hall Caine tells the story of a young man who takes on the identity of his lookalike cousin in order to escape his troubled past. As he assumes his new role, he finds himself drawn into a web of deception, intrigue, and ultimately, redemption. Caine's writing is richly descriptive, bringing the settings and characters of the novel to vivid life. Fans of romantic fiction and literary classics will savor this timeless tale of love and sacrifice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.