The Hampstead mystery: a novel. Volume 2 (of 3) by Florence Marryat
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"The Hampstead Mystery: A Novel. Volume 2" by Florence Marryat is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the tragic events following the mysterious death of Jane Emily Walcheren, exploring themes of love, guilt, and societal judgment through the lives of the characters connected to her. Central characters include Frederick Walcheren, the bereaved husband, who is grappling with grief and accusations surrounding his wife's tragic fall,
and Philip Walcheren, his supportive cousin attempting to shield him from overwhelming suspicions. The beginning of the novel opens with an intense court scene where Frederick Walcheren is under questioning regarding the last moments he spent with his wife before her untimely death. The tension escalates as the coroner and jury express skepticism over Frederick’s alibi and the circumstances leading to Jane’s fall from the cliffs. Through vivid portrayals of Frederick's distress and the courtroom's harsh scrutiny, readers witness his deep anguish as he faces potential accusations of foul play. This sets the stage for a gripping narrative that delves into the psychological turmoil and societal pressures confronting those left in the aftermath of a tragedy shrouded in mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marryat, Florence, 1833-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hampstead mystery: a novel. Volume 2 (of 3) |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: F. V. White & Co.,1894. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69217 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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