The Childerbridge Mystery by Guy Boothby
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About this eBook
| Author | Boothby, Guy, 1867-1905 |
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| Title | The Childerbridge Mystery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Childerbridge Mystery" by Guy Boothby is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the life of William Standerton, a successful Australian businessman who, after decades of hard work, decides to return to England with his two adult children, James and Alice. However, their arrival in England sets off a chain of events involving old enemies and hidden secrets that threaten their newfound stability and happiness. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to William Standerton's past, his emigration from England to Australia, and his impressive rise to wealth and success. With the family preparing to leave Australia behind, William's past comes back to haunt him as a man named Richard Murbridge, known to harbor a deep resentment against him, seeks to confront him as they prepare to embark on their new life. The opening chapters create an atmosphere fraught with tension, hinting at ominous events that will unfold, including talks of ghosts tied to the family's new home, Childerbridge Manor, and foreshadowing the tragedy that will lead to William’s untimely death. The complex dynamic between James, the protective son, and the mysterious Murbridge sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with intrigue and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35277 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 5, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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