It is the summer of 1900 and Leo is staying with his friend Marcus. Leo likes Marcus's beautiful older sister very much. He becomes a secret messenger for her and a local farmer. But when he realizes what the messages they send each other are about, he is shocked confused.
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Chapter 1 The Diary
Chapter 2 An Invitation
Chapter 3 Brandham Hall
Chapter 4 Marian's Promise
Chapter 5 A Trip to the River
Chapter 6 Marcus Falls Ill
Chapter 7 The Ninth Viscount
Chapter 8 A Letter from Ted Burgess
Chapter 9 Messenger of the Gods
Chapter 10 Secrets
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