Captivating Mary Carstairs by Henry Sydnor Harrison
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"Captivating Mary Carstairs" by Henry Sydnor Harrison is a novel set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a complex scenario involving a kidnapping orchestrated by Laurence Varney, who is tasked with bringing his friend's estranged daughter, Mary Carstairs, to visit her father. As Varney embarks on this morally ambiguous mission, the narrative unfolds in a setting that hints at themes of familial connection and social intrigue. The opening of
the book introduces Varney, who unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a plan to "kidnap" Mary Carstairs after a lengthy separation from her father, Elbert Carstairs. Varney's friend, Peter Maginnis, joins him in this questionable venture, setting the stage for a blend of comedy and drama. The chapter delves into the dynamics of the Curzon Club, where Varney and his companions converse about politics and personal dilemmas. As their plan to use a yacht for the operation takes shape, the atmosphere balances tension and humor, presenting both the absurdity of the plot and the deeper implications of parental desire and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harrison, Henry Sydnor, 1880-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Captivating Mary Carstairs |
| Credits | Produced by Brendan Lane, Dave Morgan, Tom Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9993 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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