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Title: The Coward Behind the Curtain
Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (Oxford University)
Summary: "The Coward Behind the Curtain" by Richard Marsh is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Dorothy Gilbert, a young girl raised in a convent, who is unexpectedly summoned to meet her new guardian, Mr. Emmett, after her father's death. What follows is a dark tale of manipulation and fear, as Dorothy becomes entangled with Emmett, a boorish man who embodies everything she has been taught to distrust. At the start of the novel, Dorothy is introduced while enjoying the tranquil life of the convent, a stark contrast to the unsettling encounter with Emmett. Upon his arrival, Dorothy’s initial excitement quickly turns to apprehension as Mr. Emmett’s rudeness and brutish demeanor become clear. Throughout the opening chapters, Dorothy grapples with her feelings of terror and confusion, setting up a narrative filled with tension and suspense as she realizes that her new protector may not have her best interests at heart. The reader is drawn into a world of both physical and emotional entrapment, hinting at a thrilling and dark journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marsh, Richard, 1857-1915
EBook No.: 40347
Published: Jul 27, 2012
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Coward Behind the Curtain
Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (Oxford University)
Summary: "The Coward Behind the Curtain" by Richard Marsh is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Dorothy Gilbert, a young girl raised in a convent, who is unexpectedly summoned to meet her new guardian, Mr. Emmett, after her father's death. What follows is a dark tale of manipulation and fear, as Dorothy becomes entangled with Emmett, a boorish man who embodies everything she has been taught to distrust. At the start of the novel, Dorothy is introduced while enjoying the tranquil life of the convent, a stark contrast to the unsettling encounter with Emmett. Upon his arrival, Dorothy’s initial excitement quickly turns to apprehension as Mr. Emmett’s rudeness and brutish demeanor become clear. Throughout the opening chapters, Dorothy grapples with her feelings of terror and confusion, setting up a narrative filled with tension and suspense as she realizes that her new protector may not have her best interests at heart. The reader is drawn into a world of both physical and emotional entrapment, hinting at a thrilling and dark journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marsh, Richard, 1857-1915
EBook No.: 40347
Published: Jul 27, 2012
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.