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Title: The Heart of a Mystery
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Heart of a Mystery" by T. W. Speight is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work introduces readers to the austere and mysterious atmosphere surrounding the Pengarvon sisters, particularly Miss Barbara Pengarvon, who resides in the isolated Broome Hall. The story appears to center on themes of family honor, secrets, and societal expectations, with a focus on the tumultuous events surrounding the return of the estranged sister, Isabel. At the start of the narrative, the reader finds Miss Barbara engrossed in needlework during a bleak December evening at Broome Hall, setting the scene's dark tone. As she works alone, a knock at the door disrupts her solitude, revealing her long-lost sister, Isabel, who begs for shelter after years of disgrace. Despite Isabel's desperate plea, Miss Barbara cruelly shuts her out, highlighting the estrangement and unyielding pride of the Pengarvon family. The prologue and opening chapters establish a gripping context that hints at the unfolding drama and intertwined fates, leaving readers eager to uncover the mystery of the family dynamics, Isabel's fate, and the consequences of long-held grudges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Speight, T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson), 1830-1915
EBook No.: 57311
Published: Jun 12, 2018
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Mystery and detective stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Heart of a Mystery
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (The New York Public Library)
Summary: "The Heart of a Mystery" by T. W. Speight is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work introduces readers to the austere and mysterious atmosphere surrounding the Pengarvon sisters, particularly Miss Barbara Pengarvon, who resides in the isolated Broome Hall. The story appears to center on themes of family honor, secrets, and societal expectations, with a focus on the tumultuous events surrounding the return of the estranged sister, Isabel. At the start of the narrative, the reader finds Miss Barbara engrossed in needlework during a bleak December evening at Broome Hall, setting the scene's dark tone. As she works alone, a knock at the door disrupts her solitude, revealing her long-lost sister, Isabel, who begs for shelter after years of disgrace. Despite Isabel's desperate plea, Miss Barbara cruelly shuts her out, highlighting the estrangement and unyielding pride of the Pengarvon family. The prologue and opening chapters establish a gripping context that hints at the unfolding drama and intertwined fates, leaving readers eager to uncover the mystery of the family dynamics, Isabel's fate, and the consequences of long-held grudges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Speight, T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson), 1830-1915
EBook No.: 57311
Published: Jun 12, 2018
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Mystery and detective stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.