The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn by Robert Machray

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Author Machray, Robert, 1857-1946
Title The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn
Note Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn" by Robert Machray is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of intrigue, personal failure, and moral dilemmas, primarily following the character Cooper Silwood, a solicitor whose life unravels due to a series of hidden secrets and financial misdeeds. As Silwood grapples with his deceitful actions, the return of a key client, Morris Thornton, creates an impending crisis that threatens to expose his past. The beginning of the novel introduces Mr. Cooper Silwood, a partner at a law firm in Lincoln's Inn, who receives troubling news that his client, Morris Thornton, is returning from Canada due to serious health issues. This news triggers a blend of anxiety and sinister contemplation in Silwood, as he realizes that Thornton’s unexpected arrival complicates his already precarious situation. Silwood’s interactions with his clerk and partner, Francis Eversleigh, reveal the mounting tension and foreshadow the potential fallout that Thornton's return may bring, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of guilt, deception, and the struggle to maintain appearances amidst personal chaos. (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 Embezzlement -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 40464
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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