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Title:
The Hermit Of ——— Street
1898
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Hermit Of ------ Street" by Anna Katharine Green is a novel written in the late 19th century. This crime fiction narrative revolves around love, mystery, and the exploration of moral dilemmas as it unfolds the tragic circumstances surrounding the characters. The story is brought to life through its richly developed characters and intriguing plot, set in an environment imbued with the tensions of societal norms and personal freedoms. The plot centers on Delight Hunter, a young woman who becomes entangled with Mr. Allison, the enigmatic "hermit" of the title, who harbors a dark secret related to his imprisonment of Mrs. Ransome and her blind daughter in a hidden part of the house he occupies. As Delight falls in love with Mr. Allison, she discovers the truth behind his actions—his unrepentant greed and the psychological games he plays to maintain control over his victims. Determined to free Mrs. Ransome and her daughter while navigating her own emotions and the complexities of her marriage, Delight devises a plan to reveal the hidden lives within the house and safeguard her own moral integrity. The tension builds as she hosts a party to distract Mr. Allison, preparing for the liberation of those unjustly held captive while confronting the depths of love, betrayal, and moral responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Green, Anna Katharine, 1846-1935
EBook No.: 22809
Published: Sep 29, 2007
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Hermit Of ——— Street
1898
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Hermit Of ------ Street" by Anna Katharine Green is a novel written in the late 19th century. This crime fiction narrative revolves around love, mystery, and the exploration of moral dilemmas as it unfolds the tragic circumstances surrounding the characters. The story is brought to life through its richly developed characters and intriguing plot, set in an environment imbued with the tensions of societal norms and personal freedoms. The plot centers on Delight Hunter, a young woman who becomes entangled with Mr. Allison, the enigmatic "hermit" of the title, who harbors a dark secret related to his imprisonment of Mrs. Ransome and her blind daughter in a hidden part of the house he occupies. As Delight falls in love with Mr. Allison, she discovers the truth behind his actions—his unrepentant greed and the psychological games he plays to maintain control over his victims. Determined to free Mrs. Ransome and her daughter while navigating her own emotions and the complexities of her marriage, Delight devises a plan to reveal the hidden lives within the house and safeguard her own moral integrity. The tension builds as she hosts a party to distract Mr. Allison, preparing for the liberation of those unjustly held captive while confronting the depths of love, betrayal, and moral responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Green, Anna Katharine, 1846-1935
EBook No.: 22809
Published: Sep 29, 2007
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.