A Master of Mysteries by L. T. Meade and Robert Eustace
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"A Master of Mysteries" by L. T. Meade and Robert Eustace is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the protagonist, a professional exposer of ghosts, who is enlisted to solve the perplexing death of a young artist named Archibald Wentworth, whose demise is surrounded by the eerie reputation of a haunted inn. The tale promises a blend of mystery and supernatural elements as the protagonist
endeavors to uncover the truth behind the death while grappling with clues of foul play. The opening portion of the novel introduces the main character, who receives a confidential letter from his lawyer about the haunting and unexplained death of Wentworth. As the protagonist prepares to investigate, he learns that Wentworth's death occurred under peculiar circumstances at a remote inn infamous for its ghostly reputation. The narrative sets a suspenseful tone, describing the protagonist's resolve to delve into the enigma by posing as an amateur photographer. This leads him to the inn, where whispers of supernatural occurrences and potential foul play create an atmosphere ripe for an unfolding mystery, captivating the reader's curiosity about the truth behind Wentworth's death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Meade, L. T., 1854-1914 |
|---|---|
| Author | Eustace, Robert, 1869-1943 |
| Illustrator | Walton, J. Ambrose, 1874- |
| Title | A Master of Mysteries |
| Contents | The mystery of the circular chamber -- The warder of the door -- The mystery of the Felwyn Tunnel -- The Eight-Mile Lock -- How Siva spoke -- To prove an alibi. |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22278 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7527 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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