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Title: The Mystery of the Locks

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Mystery of the Locks" by E. W. Howe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the town of Davy's Bend, depicting the desolate atmosphere and the lives of its inhabitants, particularly focusing on the arrival of Allan Dorris, the new owner of an enigmatic house known as The Locks. The narrative promises a blend of mystery and character exploration as it delves into the interactions and peculiarities of small-town life. At the start of the novel, the setting is established during a dark, rainy night in the rundown town of Davy's Bend, characterized by its failing prospects and abandoned spaces. A stranger—Allan Dorris—arrives, creating a stir among the locals. He finds himself dealing not only with the grim realities of the town but also with the ghostly reputation of The Locks, which is linked to stories of a mysterious light and a long-unoccupied keyless room. The opening introduces a range of colorful characters, including Silas Davy and Tug Whittle, who observe Dorris with curiosity, setting the stage for intrigue as Dorris contemplates his decision to reside in such a dismal place. As the story progresses, it hints at personal struggles and community dynamics that may unravel further, inviting readers into the unfolding mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howe, E. W. (Edgar Watson), 1853-1937

EBook No.: 36237

Published: May 27, 2011

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Nebraska -- Fiction

Subject: City and town life -- Fiction

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Mystery fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Mystery of the Locks

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Mystery of the Locks" by E. W. Howe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the town of Davy's Bend, depicting the desolate atmosphere and the lives of its inhabitants, particularly focusing on the arrival of Allan Dorris, the new owner of an enigmatic house known as The Locks. The narrative promises a blend of mystery and character exploration as it delves into the interactions and peculiarities of small-town life. At the start of the novel, the setting is established during a dark, rainy night in the rundown town of Davy's Bend, characterized by its failing prospects and abandoned spaces. A stranger—Allan Dorris—arrives, creating a stir among the locals. He finds himself dealing not only with the grim realities of the town but also with the ghostly reputation of The Locks, which is linked to stories of a mysterious light and a long-unoccupied keyless room. The opening introduces a range of colorful characters, including Silas Davy and Tug Whittle, who observe Dorris with curiosity, setting the stage for intrigue as Dorris contemplates his decision to reside in such a dismal place. As the story progresses, it hints at personal struggles and community dynamics that may unravel further, inviting readers into the unfolding mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howe, E. W. (Edgar Watson), 1853-1937

EBook No.: 36237

Published: May 27, 2011

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Nebraska -- Fiction

Subject: City and town life -- Fiction

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Mystery fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.