| Author |
Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946 |
| Illustrator |
Wenzell, A. B. (Albert Beck), 1864-1917 |
| Title |
The Lighted Way
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Lighted Way" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work revolves around the intertwining lives of its characters as they navigate themes of class, ambition, and romance in a society filled with secrets and dangers. The story prominently features Arnold Chetwode, a young clerk who finds himself caught up in the lives of his wealthy employers, particularly Mrs. Fenella Weatherley, whose beauty and complexity draw him into a web of intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mr. Samuel Weatherley, a wholesaler who struggles with his social insecurities and is tasked with finding a guest for a dinner party. Against this backdrop, we meet Arnold Chetwode, a young clerk who is unexpectedly invited to dine with Weatherley, setting the stage for his encounter with Fenella. The narrative hints at complexities within Fenella’s life, notably the ominous presence of Rosario, a financier entangled in a dangerous world. As the initial chapters unfold, the book establishes a dynamic exploration of the characters' relationships, foreshadowing conflicts and revealing the layers of their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15893 |
| Release Date |
May 24, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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