Beaumaroy Home from the Wars by Anthony Hope

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Author Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933
Title Beaumaroy Home from the Wars
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Also published under the title: The Secret of the Tower.
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Summary "Beaumaroy Home from the Wars" by Anthony Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a returning soldier named Hector Beaumaroy who finds himself entwined in the lives of those he encounters upon his return, particularly focusing on the characters surrounding him in the quaint village of Inkston. Central to the plot is Mr. Saffron, an older man who has a mysterious connection to Beaumaroy, and Doctor Mary Arkroyd, a woman trying to establish her medical practice in a community not yet fully accustomed to female doctors. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Doctor Mary Arkroyd and her old friend Cynthia Walford as they navigate personal trials, including Cynthia's distress over a broken engagement due to her former fiancé's questionable behavior. The conversation shifts around Captain Eustace Cranster's scandalous past, revealing complications in their lives and the backdrop of post-war societal changes. The opening sets a tone of introspection, with hints of secrets and burgeoning relationships, as Mary prepares to step into the lives of her patients, including the enigmatic Mr. Saffron, while grappling with her own sense of professionalism and moral obligation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Fiction
Subject Mystery fiction
Subject Women physicians -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 39547
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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