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An American engineer named Charles Spencer absorbs an overheard conversation between a modest young woman, Helen Wynton, and her theater friend in a London hotel foyer. Helen's genuine grace amidst high-society luxury leaves an immediate impression on Spencer. That brief moment sets in motion an unintended quest across international borders.
CHAPTER I → CHAPTER II
Spotting the manipulative Mark Bower boarding a train alongside Helen at the station triggers Spencer's protective instincts. Recognizing that Bower masks his real intentions under polite pleasantries, Spencer secures immediate travel accommodations to Switzerland. An anonymous act of chivalry becomes a active commitment to shield an innocent traveler.
CHAPTER III → CHAPTER IV
Exploring the Alpine landscape around Maloja brings Helen to a secluded cemetery among dwarf pines. There she meets Christian Stampa, a grief-stricken former guide weeping at his daughter's forgotten grave. Stampa shares essential advice on mountain safety, warning her that high-altitude glaciers demand absolute respect.
CHAPTER V → CHAPTER VI
Spencer arrives in the Swiss valley and observes Bower surrounding Helen with expensive luxuries and charm. Engaging in late-night card games with other hotel guests reveals Bower's reputation as a high-stakes gambler driven by impulse. Spencer resolves to remain vigilant without intruding directly on Helen's freedom.
CHAPTER VII → CHAPTER VIII
A sudden Alpine blizzard catches Helen, Bower, and their guides high on the Forno glacier. Hurrying across fragile ice bridges, the party takes refuge inside a cramped stone cabane as winds howl outside. Physical strain and harsh weather force everyone to confront their true stamina and vulnerabilities.
CHAPTER IX → CHAPTER X
Millicent Jaques arrives unannounced at the resort hotel and confronts Helen and Bower before an eager crowd of spectators. The public accusation overpowers Helen, who faints under the sudden emotional strain. Spencer steps forward immediately to lift her to safety, brushing aside Bower and the lingering gossip.
CHAPTER XI → CHAPTER XII
Following the scene in the lobby, Mrs. de la Vere offers Helen protective shelter from the resort's gossiping guests. Spencer attempts to speak with Helen directly, aware that Bower has publicly claimed intent to marry her. Romantic rivalry reaches a turning point as mountain weather clears overnight.
CHAPTER XIII
Millicent follows Bower into the mountains and secretly witnesses a confrontation inside the churchyard. Old Stampa overpowers Bower, forcing the wealthy traveler to kneel in forced penance at his daughter Etta's grave. The quiet ritual reveals a deep historic injury that links Bower to Stampa's ruined past.
CHAPTER XIV → CHAPTER XV
Bower attempts to recover his standing by inviting Helen on a walk along the swollen Inn river near a roaring waterfall. Helen seeks to clarify Millicent's outburst, unaware of the growing peril surrounding Bower's true history. Meanwhile, Spencer prepares for a final effort to reconnect with her.
CHAPTER XVI
Spencer finds Helen near the Roseg glacier and declares his love, proposing a future together. On nearby Corvatsch, Stampa leads Bower onto dangerous rock ledges, where an avalanche strikes and ends the long feud. Spencer secures Helen's safety, bringing resolution to their mountain journey.
CHAPTER XVII
A classic Alpine romance of hidden pasts, high-altitude peril, and protective devotion in the Engadine.