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The Legacy of Cain

by Wilkie COLLINS (1824 - 1889)

Chapter XII - Eunice's Diary

Eunice and Helena are sisters brought up by their father, the Reverend Abel Gracedieu. They grow up quietly and happily, until some dark secrets about their past come to light. One of the daughters is adopted: her mother was executed for murdering her husband. When the murdered husband's mistress and brother both enter the picture, a series of events is set into motion to finally reveal the truth. Which of the two young women must confront her difficult heritage? - Summary by Carolin

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Listen next episodes of The Legacy of Cain:
Chapter L - The News from the Farm , Chapter LI - The Triumph of Mrs. Tenbruggen , Chapter LII - Helena's Diary Resumed , Chapter LIII - Helena's Diary Resumed , Chapter LIV - Helena's Diary Resumed , Chapter LIX - Defense , Chapter LV - Helena's Diary Resumed , Chapter LVI - Helena's Diary Resumed , Chapter LVII - Helena's Diary Resumed , Chapter LVIII - Danger , Chapter LX - Discovery , Chapter LXI - Atrocity , Chapter LXII - The Sentence Pronounced , Chapter LXIII - The Obstacle Removed , Chapter LXIV - The Truth Triumphant , Chapter XIII - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XIV - Helena's Diary , Chapter XIX - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XL - The Bruised Heart , Chapter XLI - The Whispering Voice , Chapter XLII - The Quaint Philosopher , Chapter XLIII - The Masterful Masseuse , Chapter XLIV - The Resurrection of the Past , Chapter XLIX - The Governor on His Guard , Chapter XLV - The Fatal Portrait , Chapter XLVI - The Cumbersome Ladies , Chapter XLVII - The Journey to the Farm , Chapter XLVIII - The Decision of Eunice , Chapter XV - Helena's Diary , Chapter XVI - Helena's Diary , Chapter XVII - Helena's Diary , Chapter XVIII - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XX - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XXI - Helena's Diary , Chapter XXII - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XXIII - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XXIV - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XXIX - Helena's Diary , Chapter XXV - Helena's Diary , Chapter XXVI - Helena's Diary , Chapter XXVII - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XXVIII - Helena's Diary , Chapter XXX - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XXXI - Eunice's Diary , Chapter XXXII - The Middle-Aged Lady , Chapter XXXIII - The Minister's Misfortune , Chapter XXXIV - The Lively Old Maid , Chapter XXXIX - The Adopted Child , Chapter XXXV - The Future Looks Gloomy , Chapter XXXVI - The Wandering Mind , Chapter XXXVII - The Shameless Sister , Chapter XXXVIII - The Girls' Ages , Postscript