| Author |
Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin), 1862-1943 |
| Title |
The D'Arblay mystery
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| Original Publication |
United States: A. L. Burt Company, 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Raiter
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| Summary |
"The D'Arblay Mystery" by R. Austin Freeman is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Stephen Gray, a newly qualified doctor who finds himself entangled in the mysterious death of an artist, Julius D'Arblay, after discovering his body in a secluded pond. Through the eyes of Gray and the anguish of D'Arblay's daughter, Marion, the narrative unfolds as they grapple with suspicion, grief, and a quest for answers about the sinister circumstances of D'Arblay's death. At the start of the book, we see Stephen Gray enjoying a day off before starting his medical practice when he encounters Marion D'Arblay, who is searching for her missing father. Their tragic finding of the body leads to a series of events where the cause of death raises suspicions of foul play rather than mere accident or suicide. With Marion grieving and the authorities investigating, Gray feels compelled to involve himself further in the mystery, considering the implications of their findings and the need for justice. The opening serves as an intriguing setup, combining elements of suspense, emotional depth, and the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of a potential murder investigation. (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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| Subject |
London (England) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Thorndyke, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Physicians -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70996 |
| Release Date |
Jun 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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