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Title: The House by the Lock
Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The House by the Lock" by Mrs. C. N. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Noel Stanton, a war correspondent recently returned to London, who unexpectedly becomes entangled in the lives of intriguing characters, particularly a captivating young woman named Karine Cunningham and the enigmatic Carson Wildred. The tale hints at themes of love, deception, and mystery as Stanton navigates his growing feelings for Karine amidst growing tension between the characters. At the start of the story, the ambiance is set during a chance encounter at the St. James's Theatre on Christmas Eve. Stanton, seeking adventure and refreshment in his old haunts, reunites with a former acquaintance, Harvey Farnham. The night takes an interesting turn as Farnham introduces Stanton to Wildred and points out the striking beauty of Karine Cunningham. Stanton’s infatuation for Karine develops almost instantaneously, igniting a complex web of emotions. Following the introduction, the narrative evolves with hints of foreboding as Stanton experiences a troubling dream related to an ominous foretelling involving Farnham and Wildred. The opening chapters expertly lay the groundwork for a multifaceted story that delves deeper into themes of love, betrayal, and mystery, captivating readers with the promise of more to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Adapter: Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933
EBook No.: 31228
Published: Feb 8, 2010
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The House by the Lock
Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Darleen Dove, Suzanne Shell, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The House by the Lock" by Mrs. C. N. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Noel Stanton, a war correspondent recently returned to London, who unexpectedly becomes entangled in the lives of intriguing characters, particularly a captivating young woman named Karine Cunningham and the enigmatic Carson Wildred. The tale hints at themes of love, deception, and mystery as Stanton navigates his growing feelings for Karine amidst growing tension between the characters. At the start of the story, the ambiance is set during a chance encounter at the St. James's Theatre on Christmas Eve. Stanton, seeking adventure and refreshment in his old haunts, reunites with a former acquaintance, Harvey Farnham. The night takes an interesting turn as Farnham introduces Stanton to Wildred and points out the striking beauty of Karine Cunningham. Stanton’s infatuation for Karine develops almost instantaneously, igniting a complex web of emotions. Following the introduction, the narrative evolves with hints of foreboding as Stanton experiences a troubling dream related to an ominous foretelling involving Farnham and Wildred. The opening chapters expertly lay the groundwork for a multifaceted story that delves deeper into themes of love, betrayal, and mystery, captivating readers with the promise of more to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Adapter: Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933
EBook No.: 31228
Published: Feb 8, 2010
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Mystery fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.