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Title: The Mystery of Murray Davenport: A Story of New York at the Present Day

Note: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "The Mystery of Murray Davenport: A Story of New York at the Present Day" by Robert Neilson Stephens is a novel set in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a young writer named Thomas Larcher, who becomes embroiled in a quest to uncover the life and circumstances of a man named Murray Davenport, as requested by a mysterious young woman named Edna. This quest unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of contemporary New York, blending themes of ambition, love, and the artistic struggle. The opening of the story introduces Thomas Larcher on a rainy August night in New York, where he receives an unexpected telegram from Edna, inviting him for a meeting that reveals her unusual interest in Murray Davenport, an artist and writer whose circumstances she wishes to explore. As Larcher prepares to delve into the life of Davenport, he navigates the bustling city and its eclectic characters, starting with a consultation with a friend who has connections in the art community. The beginning effectively sets the stage for a mystery intertwined with personal ambitions and complex relationships, while hinting at deeper challenges awaiting both Larcher and Davenport in their respective journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stephens, Robert Neilson, 1867-1906

EBook No.: 9185

Published: Oct 1, 2005

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Mystery of Murray Davenport: A Story of New York at the Present Day

Note: Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Stan Goodman, Mary Meehan and Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Mystery of Murray Davenport: A Story of New York at the Present Day" by Robert Neilson Stephens is a novel set in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a young writer named Thomas Larcher, who becomes embroiled in a quest to uncover the life and circumstances of a man named Murray Davenport, as requested by a mysterious young woman named Edna. This quest unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of contemporary New York, blending themes of ambition, love, and the artistic struggle. The opening of the story introduces Thomas Larcher on a rainy August night in New York, where he receives an unexpected telegram from Edna, inviting him for a meeting that reveals her unusual interest in Murray Davenport, an artist and writer whose circumstances she wishes to explore. As Larcher prepares to delve into the life of Davenport, he navigates the bustling city and its eclectic characters, starting with a consultation with a friend who has connections in the art community. The beginning effectively sets the stage for a mystery intertwined with personal ambitions and complex relationships, while hinting at deeper challenges awaiting both Larcher and Davenport in their respective journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stephens, Robert Neilson, 1867-1906

EBook No.: 9185

Published: Oct 1, 2005

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.