Disappeared From Her Home: A Novel by Catherine Louisa Pirkis
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"Disappeared From Her Home: A Novel" by Catherine Louisa Pirkis is a fictional detective story written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the mysterious disappearance of Amy Warden, the daughter of Stephen Warden, who vanishes from her home under perplexing circumstances. The handbill announcing her disappearance sends ripples through the community, indicating her significance and the depth of concern from friends and family. The opening of the novel introduces
us to the immediate aftermath of Amy's disappearance, highlighting the chaos and despair experienced by her family and friends. Detective Inspector Smythe is involved in the search as the townspeople discuss the alarming nature of her vanishing. We meet key characters, including Lord Hardcastle and Frank Varley, both of whom express their determination to uncover the truth behind Amy’s disappearance. As suspicions mount and investigations unfold, the reader is drawn into a web of intrigue that intertwines the lives of the vibrant characters left searching for answers. The narrative sets a somber tone, hinting at underlying tensions and deep emotions that will likely shape the unfolding mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pirkis, Catherine Louisa, 1839-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Disappeared From Her Home: A Novel |
| Credits | Produced by: Paul Haxo from images graciously made available by Historical Texts and the British Library. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Missing persons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65012 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Last Update | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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