| Author |
Tracy, Louis, 1863-1928 |
| Title |
The Stowmarket Mystery; Or, A Legacy of Hate
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"The Stowmarket Mystery; Or, A Legacy of Hate" by Louis Tracy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the perplexing murder of Sir Alan Hume-Frazer and the subsequent accusations against his cousin, David Hume-Frazer. Central to the narrative is Reginald Brett, a barrister-detective known for unraveling complex cases, who is approached by David seeking assistance to clear his name and establish his innocence. At the start of the book, we are introduced to David Hume as he seeks the help of Brett after being acquitted of murder, a charge stemming from his cousin's mysterious death, believed to be tied to a supernatural legacy within their family. In a tense conversation, it quickly becomes clear that the case is steeped in familial conflict, jealousy, and a deep sense of betrayal. The opening sets the stage for a gripping investigation as Brett begins to piece together the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the murder, while hints of deeper connections and potential supernatural elements loom over the narrative. The layers of relationship dynamics and societal expectations further complicate the pursuit of truth, leading readers into a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. (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. |
14853 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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