The Stillwater Tragedy by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
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"The Stillwater Tragedy" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the dark and mysterious atmosphere surrounding a murder in the seemingly quaint village of Stillwater. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the tumultuous and often harsh lives of the townsfolk, especially focusing on the main characters, including the recently deceased wealthy man, Mr. Lemuel Shackford, and his estranged cousin, Richard
Shackford. The opening of the story sets a chilling tone just before daybreak in Stillwater, where the body of Mr. Shackford lies dead, the victim of a violent crime. As the sun rises, the village awakens to the rhythm of daily life while grappling with the shock of the murder. Young Mary Hennessey, whose delayed delivery of milk leads her to discover the crime scene, becomes the reluctant center of attention as gossip spreads. Shortly afterward, the townspeople gather in anxiety and suspicion, initiating an investigation led by the local authorities. Through vivid descriptions and evocative character portrayals, the beginning of the novel establishes an unsettling mood as it explores themes of violence, greed, and the fragile nature of community bonds in the face of tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Stillwater Tragedy |
| Credits |
Produced by This eBook was created by Charles Aldarondo (pg@aldarondo.net). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5435 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 386 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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