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Title: A Dead Reckoning
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books
Summary: "A Dead Reckoning" by T. W. Speight is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Clara Brooke and her relationships, particularly with her husband, Gerald Brooke. As tension builds following a mysterious murder of a baron, the narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of silence and secrets, all set against the backdrop of a suspenseful and dramatic plot. At the start of the novel, Clara exchanges lighthearted banter with her aunt about married life, but this fragile peace is soon disrupted by a series of events foreshadowing turmoil. Clara and her friends find themselves reflecting on personal relationships while a sense of unease is introduced through a gunshot heard nearby, hinting at larger troubles. The entrance of a stranger, Henri Picot, and his father adds a layer of intrigue, leading to Clara's decision to help them as the story unfolds into a tale of murder, suspicion, and the complexities of social connections. The opening chapters set the stage for a gripping narrative filled with mysterious encounters and emotional depth, promising readers an engaging exploration of its characters' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Speight, T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson), 1830-1915
EBook No.: 57737
Published: Aug 21, 2018
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Secret societies -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Dead Reckoning
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books
Summary: "A Dead Reckoning" by T. W. Speight is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Clara Brooke and her relationships, particularly with her husband, Gerald Brooke. As tension builds following a mysterious murder of a baron, the narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of silence and secrets, all set against the backdrop of a suspenseful and dramatic plot. At the start of the novel, Clara exchanges lighthearted banter with her aunt about married life, but this fragile peace is soon disrupted by a series of events foreshadowing turmoil. Clara and her friends find themselves reflecting on personal relationships while a sense of unease is introduced through a gunshot heard nearby, hinting at larger troubles. The entrance of a stranger, Henri Picot, and his father adds a layer of intrigue, leading to Clara's decision to help them as the story unfolds into a tale of murder, suspicion, and the complexities of social connections. The opening chapters set the stage for a gripping narrative filled with mysterious encounters and emotional depth, promising readers an engaging exploration of its characters' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Speight, T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson), 1830-1915
EBook No.: 57737
Published: Aug 21, 2018
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
Subject: Secret societies -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.