A Mysterious Disappearance by Louis Tracy

"A Mysterious Disappearance" by Gordon Holmes is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the sudden disappearance of Lady Alice, Lady Dyke, a prominent figure in society, as she embarks on a seemingly routine visit to her sister in Richmond. This mysterious event incites deep concern from her husband, Sir Charles Dyke, and sets the stage for an intricate investigation that involves various characters, including the barrister Claude Bruce and Inspector White from Scotland Yard. At the start of this gripping tale, readers are introduced to Lady Dyke, who is portrayed as a strong-willed woman determined to face the world despite the gloomy London fog. Shortly after leaving her home, she encounters Mr. Claude Bruce, who helps her board a train, unaware that this would be the last time she is seen alive. As the narrative unfolds, her husband discovers her absence at dinner, leading to an alarming investigation that delves into her last known movements, the people around her, and the ominous events that escalate as both the family and the police seek to uncover the truth about her mysterious disappearance. The story promises intrigue and suspense, driven by layered characters and a prominent social backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Tracy, Louis, 1863-1928
Title A Mysterious Disappearance
Credits Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 34277
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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