The Deaves Affair by Hulbert Footner
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"The Deaves Affair" by Hulbert Footner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Evan Weir, a struggling artist, and his encounters with the eccentric millionaire Simeon Deaves. The plot unfolds as Evan becomes inadvertently embroiled in a blackmail scheme targeting Deaves, leading him to navigate the complexities of privilege, class, and personal integrity. The opening of the novel introduces Evan, who is frustrated with his artistic
endeavors and seeks inspiration outside his attic studio. His day takes a peculiar turn when he witnesses an amusing yet charged confrontation involving the old miser Simeon Deaves, who is scorned by a crowd for his stingy ways. As Evan intervenes to help Deaves, the narrative hints at Evan's journey to both find meaning in his life and to uncover the tangled web of deception surrounding the wealthy family. The initial chapters lay the groundwork for a comedic yet incisive exploration of societal values, ambition, and the unexpected bonds formed amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Footner, Hulbert, 1879-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Deaves Affair |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31361 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 400 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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