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Green, Anna Katharine
1846
1935
Rohlfs, Mrs. Charles
Rohlfs, Anna Katharine Green
Midnight In Beauchamp Row
1895
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"Midnight In Beauchamp Row" by Anna Katharine Green is a novel that embodies the elements of crime fiction, written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a chilling incident that unfolds on Christmas Eve, focusing on a young bride, Letty Chivers, who is left alone at home when her husband departs for an urgent business matter, bringing with him a significant amount of cash that he intends to secure. The atmosphere of suspense and danger escalates as Letty encounters two intruders who threaten both her safety and the money. The narrative follows Letty's harrowing experience of isolation and fear as a fierce snowstorm rages outside, making her feel even more vulnerable. Initially, an unwelcome and troubling stranger enters her home, leading her to fear for her life and safety. As the tension builds, another man, thought to be a criminal, arrives, demanding the very money her husband was supposed to safeguard. In a shocking twist, the return of her husband results in a tragic confrontation, uncovering a convoluted plot of betrayal that brings the narrative to a gripping climax. Ultimately, the novel explores themes of trust, danger, and the complexities of human nature in dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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