The Grey Room by Eden Phillpotts
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About this eBook
| Author | Phillpotts, Eden, 1862-1960 |
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| Title | The Grey Room |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Grey Room" by Eden Phillpotts is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds at Chadlands, an estate governed by Sir Walter Lennox. The initial chapters introduce a house party at the manor and explore the relationships among its guests, particularly focusing on the dynamics between Sir Walter, his daughter Mary, and her husband, Tom May. As the narrative establishes their backgrounds, it hints at a looming tragedy centered on the mysterious "Grey Room" of the house, suggesting themes of love, loss, and the supernatural. At the start of the narrative, we learn about the various characters arriving at the Chadlands estate for a weekend retreat amid the changing autumn scenery. Sir Walter, the aging but kindhearted baronet, is worried about maintaining the traditions and values of his estate. His nephew Henry Lennox harbors unexpressed love for his cousin Mary, who has married Tom May, a spirited sailor recently returned from the war. Tensions rise as it becomes evident that Tom has taken up the dare to sleep in the haunting Grey Room—the source of a tragic death from years ago. This sets the stage for unfolding drama and mystery, leaving readers anticipating the consequences of their careless decision. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1577 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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