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Hinchman, Walter S.

9781440082351: The Skeleton Key (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1440082359 ISBN 13 : 9781440082351

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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A tense tale of contested heirs, hidden papers, and deadly loyalties unfolds through shadowy rooms and whispered motives.

A web of intrigue grips a family with a storied past, where truth surfaces only through perilous revelations and strategic moves that can change a fortune—and a life.

Set against a backdrop of old wealth, family secrets, and mistaken loyalties
Centers on hidden documents, competing claims, and a dangerous game of deception
Keeps a steady pace with suspenseful discoveries and morally gray choices
Patrons of classic intrigue will find a plotting engine built for twist-filled turns

Ideal for readers of classic suspense and melodrama, who enjoy careful deduction and high-stakes drama.

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To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour. From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in Our Lady of Darkness, to more tragic or more historic things. It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well. But it is true to say that he always gave a touch of distinction to a detective story or a tale of adventure; and so gave it where it was not valued, because it was not expected. In a sense, in this department of his work at least, he carried on the tradition of the artistic conscience of Stevenson; the technical liberality of writing a penny-dreadful so as to make it worth a pound. In his short stories, as in his historical studies, he did indeed permit himself to be poetic in a more direct and serious fashion; but in his touch upon such tales as this the same truth may be traced.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440082359
ISBN 13: 9781440082351
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 292
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The Skeleton Key (Classic Reprint)

Bernard Edward Joseph Capes

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1440082359 ISBN 13 : 9781440082351

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating mystery novel that takes readers on a journey through the halls of English aristocracy and the shadowy world of crime. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Vivian Bickerdike, a gentleman with an insatiable curiosity who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue surrounding a mysterious Baron named Le Sage. The author skillfully intertwines themes of secrecy, class, and the nature of truth as Bickerdike navigates the complex social dynamics of Wildshott, the country estate of the Kennett family. The Baron, a seemingly enigmatic figure with a penchant for chess and a penchant for secrecy, becomes a focal point of Bickerdike's investigation as he attempts to unravel the Baron's true identity and motives. The book explores the challenges of discerning truth in a world of deliberate deception, and the author's keen observations of human nature and social behavior add depth and complexity to the story. Ultimately, Bickerdikeâ� �s journey reveals that appearances can be deceiving, and even the most seemingly ordinary events can conceal darker secrets. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440082351_0

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