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Title: Tempest-Driven: A Romance (Vol. 1 of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Summary: "Tempest-Driven: A Romance (Vol. 1 of 3)" by Richard Dowling is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with Alfred Paulton, a young man returning home late at night, who unexpectedly comes to the aid of a mysterious woman, Mrs. Davenport. After her husband, Louis Davenport, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, the narrative dives into themes of intrigue, potential foul play, and the emotional turmoil faced by the characters, particularly focusing on Mrs. Davenport’s beauty and the troubling nature of her husband's demise. The opening of the novel sets a dark and suspenseful atmosphere as Alfred Paulton stumbles upon a distressed woman calling for help in the middle of the night. After learning that her husband is gravely ill, Alfred rushes to fetch a doctor, but upon arrival, they discover that Mr. Davenport is dead. As Mrs. Davenport grapples with the tragic reality of her husband’s death, suspicions arise regarding the nature of his demise, hinting at possible foul play. The narrative begins to unfold a complex emotional landscape as different characters navigate their relationships, secrets, and the looming inquest that will challenge their lives. The tension is palpable, suggesting a gripping tale of love, loss, and morality intertwined with a potential murder mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dowling, Richard, 1846-1898

EBook No.: 42750

Published: May 20, 2013

Downloads: 47

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Tempest-Driven: A Romance (Vol. 1 of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Summary: "Tempest-Driven: A Romance (Vol. 1 of 3)" by Richard Dowling is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with Alfred Paulton, a young man returning home late at night, who unexpectedly comes to the aid of a mysterious woman, Mrs. Davenport. After her husband, Louis Davenport, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, the narrative dives into themes of intrigue, potential foul play, and the emotional turmoil faced by the characters, particularly focusing on Mrs. Davenport’s beauty and the troubling nature of her husband's demise. The opening of the novel sets a dark and suspenseful atmosphere as Alfred Paulton stumbles upon a distressed woman calling for help in the middle of the night. After learning that her husband is gravely ill, Alfred rushes to fetch a doctor, but upon arrival, they discover that Mr. Davenport is dead. As Mrs. Davenport grapples with the tragic reality of her husband’s death, suspicions arise regarding the nature of his demise, hinting at possible foul play. The narrative begins to unfold a complex emotional landscape as different characters navigate their relationships, secrets, and the looming inquest that will challenge their lives. The tension is palpable, suggesting a gripping tale of love, loss, and morality intertwined with a potential murder mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dowling, Richard, 1846-1898

EBook No.: 42750

Published: May 20, 2013

Downloads: 47

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.