The Duchess of Powysland (Vol. 1-3)

In the three-volume romantic novel "The Duchess of Powysland" readers are immersed in the captivating world of Miss Sabine Venables. At a tender age, Sabine loses her mother, and her life takes a turn when her father orchestrates a plan to betroth her to Lord Adalbert, the brother of the Duke of Powysland. The intention is to secure the duke's title and wealth for future generations. However, Sabine's heart has other plans, as she finds herself entangled in a passionate love affair with Hubert Harrison, a charismatic young journalist. The novel intricately weaves a tale of love, duty, and societal expectations, as Sabine navigates the complex web of emotions, torn between familial obligations and the pursuit of true love.

Grant Allen (1848-1899) was a Canadian science writer and novelist, educated in England. He was a public promoter of evolution in the second half of the nineteenth century. Allen was one of the pioneers in science fiction and also many histories of detective fiction mention Allen as an innovator.