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Wells, Carolyn
1862
1942
Houghton, Carolyn Wells
Hoskins, Gayle Porter
1887
1962
The Curved Blades
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"The Curved Blades" by Carolyn Wells is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the opulent but tension-filled environment of Garden Steps, a grand estate where Miss Lucy Carrington, an heiress marked by a fierce temperament and a longing for companionship, resides. As the plot begins to take shape, a tragic event unfolds, hinting at a web of deceit and hidden motives that surround Lucy's life, leading to her shocking demise. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Lucy Carrington and her complicated relationships with her cousins and social secretary. The narrative captures a tense evening of bridge where Lucy's volatile nature is on display; her anger and love for splendid things are palpable. However, the atmosphere quickly shifts from playful board games to foreboding, as Lucy hints at some unspecified ominous event awaiting her. Her predictions come tragically true as the story progresses, leading to the discovery of her lifeless body adorned in her wealth of jewels, a paper snake around her neck, and the mystery surrounding the circumstances of her death. As conflicting accounts emerge from those in her life, the reader is drawn into a compelling murder mystery layered with intrigue and dark secrets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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