The mystery of Central Park : A novel by Nellie Bly

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Author Bly, Nellie, 1864-1922
LoC No. ca07002413
Title The mystery of Central Park : A novel
Original Publication United States: G. W. Dillingham, Publisher, 1889.
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Mystery of Central Park" by Nellie Bly is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around characters Dick Treadwell and Penelope Howard, who stumble upon a mysterious case involving the death of a beautiful girl found in Central Park. The narrative is rich with themes of societal class struggles and the complexities of love, as both characters navigate their feelings for each other amidst the chaos of the unsolved mystery. The opening of the book introduces Dick Treadwell and Penelope Howard as they engage in a tense conversation about their relationship while sitting on a park bench. Their discussion is abruptly disrupted when they discover a young girl lying unconscious on another bench, which leads to the shocking revelation that she is dead. As news of the mysterious death spreads, both characters find themselves at the center of public intrigue, with Dick feeling the pressure of suspicion placed upon him. The scene sets the tone for a deeper exploration of themes such as poverty, morality, and the complexities of human relationships as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Subject Mystery fiction
Subject Central Park (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 69984
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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