Man and Maid by E. Nesbit
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"Man and Maid" by E. Nesbit is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the characters of Lawrence Sefton, who unexpectedly returns from a cycling trip upon learning about a substantial inheritance from his deceased great-uncle. He finds himself entangled in a mysterious encounter with a young woman dressed in pink as he visits the inherited property, Sefton Manor, which is rumored to be haunted. The tale
promises elements of adventure, romance, and supernatural intrigue. The opening of "Man and Maid" introduces Lawrence Sefton as he abruptly decides to leave his cycling tour to return to town after receiving a letter from his mother. It informs him of his great-uncle's death and the inheritance left for him and his cousin Selwyn, which requires their meeting at the manor to decide who will keep the estate. Upon arriving at the manor, he discovers a beautiful young woman exploring the grounds, leading to a shared adventure as they explore the eerie mansion and its ghostly lore. Lawrence's chance encounter with her ignites a spark between them, setting the stage for a story filled with romantic tension and further mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Man and Maid |
| Contents | The haunted inheritance -- The power of darkness -- The stranger who might have been observed -- Rack and thumbscrew -- The millionairess -- The hermit of "The Yews" -- The aunt and the editor -- Miss Mouse -- The old wife -- The house of silence -- The girl at the tobacconist's -- While it is yet day -- Alcibiades. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Rachael Schultz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33028 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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