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LoC No.: 07031117
Title: A Capillary Crime, and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: A capillary crime -- A faded scapular -- Yatil -- Tedesco's Rubina -- Medusa's head -- The fourth waits -- The bush.
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Summary: "A Capillary Crime and Other Stories" by Francis Davis Millet is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore various themes driven by intrigue, human emotions, and unexpected occurrences, with the titular tale "A Capillary Crime" centering on the mysterious murder of an artist in Paris and the investigation that follows. At the start of "A Capillary Crime," the narrative unfolds in a quiet street in Montmartre, Paris, which reflects a juxtaposition of the bustling city life nearby. The scene sets a foreboding tone as it introduces the sudden death of artist Charles Mandel, whose lifeless body is discovered in his studio under mysterious circumstances. A young woman, familiar with the locality, emerges anxious and flustered, hinting at her connection to the artist, while police officers begin their examinations amid a gathering crowd. As the investigation commences, the tragic incident reveals layers of complex relationships and motivations, capturing the reader's interest in uncovering the truth behind the unsettling events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Millet, Francis Davis, 1846-1912
EBook No.: 62030
Published: May 5, 2020
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: Manners and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Artists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07031117
Title: A Capillary Crime, and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: A capillary crime -- A faded scapular -- Yatil -- Tedesco's Rubina -- Medusa's head -- The fourth waits -- The bush.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Capillary Crime and Other Stories" by Francis Davis Millet is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore various themes driven by intrigue, human emotions, and unexpected occurrences, with the titular tale "A Capillary Crime" centering on the mysterious murder of an artist in Paris and the investigation that follows. At the start of "A Capillary Crime," the narrative unfolds in a quiet street in Montmartre, Paris, which reflects a juxtaposition of the bustling city life nearby. The scene sets a foreboding tone as it introduces the sudden death of artist Charles Mandel, whose lifeless body is discovered in his studio under mysterious circumstances. A young woman, familiar with the locality, emerges anxious and flustered, hinting at her connection to the artist, while police officers begin their examinations amid a gathering crowd. As the investigation commences, the tragic incident reveals layers of complex relationships and motivations, capturing the reader's interest in uncovering the truth behind the unsettling events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Millet, Francis Davis, 1846-1912
EBook No.: 62030
Published: May 5, 2020
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: Manners and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Artists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.