The Lost Parchment: A Detective Story by Fergus Hume

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Author Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
Title The Lost Parchment: A Detective Story
Note Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Lost Parchment: A Detective Story" by Fergus Hume is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the main characters, Rupert Hendle, a wealthy squire, and his cynical friend Dean Carrington, as they navigate social dynamics and familial obligations in a quaint village setting. The novel appears to delve into themes of inheritance, misanthropy, and the complexities of human relationships, setting up an intriguing environment filled with potential intrigue and mystery. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Hendle and Carrington reminiscing about their past at school while strolling through Hendle's picturesque estate. The conversation reveals a contrast between the two characters; Hendle is portrayed as a carefree landowner with a comfortable life, while Carrington, a struggling barrister, harbors some envy over Hendle's fortune. As they explore the village, conversations hint at impending relationships, specifically Hendle's upcoming marriage to his cousin Dorinda, and allude to the potential tension with her emotionally distant father, Julius Mallien. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for a complex web of personal and social drama likely to unravel as the plot progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Landowners -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 55956
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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