The Notting Hill Mystery by Charles Felix

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Author Felix, Charles, 1833-1903
Illustrator Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896
Title The Notting Hill Mystery
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Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Notting Hill Mystery" by Charles Felix is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This early detective story centers around a complex and sinister investigation led by Mr. R. Henderson into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Madame R", who apparently died due to a powerful acid found in her husband, the Baron R"'s laboratory. As Henderson delves deeper, he discovers a network of life assurance policies that tie into an intricate web of deception and potential murder. The opening of the story introduces Mr. Henderson's correspondence with the Life Assurance Association, where he lays out the peculiarities of Madame R"'s apparent suicide. The narrative is framed as an investigation into a series of unusual coincidences related to her life insurance policies and the events leading to her death. Henderson highlights the suspicions he has about the Baron, noting the discrepancies surrounding the marriage and the circumstances of the widow's demise. As it unfolds, readers are invited to piece together the clues alongside Henderson, setting the stage for a classic mystery of intrigue, identity, and possibly supernatural elements tied to mesmerism, suggesting a battle to separate fact from illusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 46153
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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