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Title: The great Skene mystery
Original Publication: United Kingdom: METHUEN & CO., 1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "The Great Skene Mystery" by Bernard Capes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complex life of Richard Gaskett, who is entangled in themes of identity, familial relationships, and social class while navigating his inheritance and connections to the illustrious Skene family. The characters introduce a sense of mystery and intrigue, particularly surrounding the secrets of Richard's origin and his relationship with Lady Skene, who fails to acknowledge him as her son. At the start of the narrative, Richard reflects on his upbringing in a family marked by disdain and coldness. He grapples with the disdain of Lady Skene, his mother, who raised him with a sense of emotional detachment, and his complicated feelings towards his stepfather. Meanwhile, Richard is drawn into the world of Clapham, where a mix of past decisions, present ambitions, and complex relationships starts to unfold—highlighted by his manipulative encounters with figures like Mother Carey and Miss Christmas, as well as his ambitious and questionable intentions regarding the legacy of the Skene name. The opening sets a dark tone filled with tension and hints of unfolding drama and conflict, engaging readers with its rich characterizations and psychological depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918
EBook No.: 70048
Published: Feb 15, 2023
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The great Skene mystery
Original Publication: United Kingdom: METHUEN & CO., 1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "The Great Skene Mystery" by Bernard Capes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complex life of Richard Gaskett, who is entangled in themes of identity, familial relationships, and social class while navigating his inheritance and connections to the illustrious Skene family. The characters introduce a sense of mystery and intrigue, particularly surrounding the secrets of Richard's origin and his relationship with Lady Skene, who fails to acknowledge him as her son. At the start of the narrative, Richard reflects on his upbringing in a family marked by disdain and coldness. He grapples with the disdain of Lady Skene, his mother, who raised him with a sense of emotional detachment, and his complicated feelings towards his stepfather. Meanwhile, Richard is drawn into the world of Clapham, where a mix of past decisions, present ambitions, and complex relationships starts to unfold—highlighted by his manipulative encounters with figures like Mother Carey and Miss Christmas, as well as his ambitious and questionable intentions regarding the legacy of the Skene name. The opening sets a dark tone filled with tension and hints of unfolding drama and conflict, engaging readers with its rich characterizations and psychological depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918
EBook No.: 70048
Published: Feb 15, 2023
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.