02723cam a22003733u 4500 67429 UtSlPG 20260610134545.0 m cr n 260607r20221926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Holding, Elisabeth Sanxay, 1889-1955 The Thing Beyond Reason Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the February 1926 issue of Munsey's Magazine. Release date is 2022-02-17 Roger Frank. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive. "The Thing Beyond Reason" by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding is a short novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the story of Lexy Moran, a resilient young woman who finds herself intertwined in the mystery of her employer’s daughter, Caroline Enderby, who has mysteriously disappeared. Set against the backdrop of a quiet suburb in New York, the narrative revolves around Lexy's determination to uncover the truth behind Caroline’s sudden departure, while navigating the complexities of class, loyalty, and the social constraints of the time. The opening of the novel introduces Lexy Moran as she diligently works on a crossword puzzle, revealing her character traits of intelligence and persistence. Soon, a mysterious telephone call regarding Caroline captures her attention and piques her curiosity. After discovering that Caroline has snuck out, taking her belongings, and leaving her mother bewildered, Lexy's concern grows. The scene hints at deeper layers of relationships and secrets between the characters, along with the tension between Lexy's loyalty to Caroline and her awareness of the underlying familial dynamics. The atmosphere is charged with mystery, setting the stage for Lexy’s quest to find Caroline and understand the circumstances of her flight, foreshadowing the unfolding drama and intrigue to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1926 Young women -- Fiction Missing persons -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Mystery fiction Produced from the February 1926 issue of Munsey's Magazine. https://archive.org/details/sim_munseys-magazine_1926-02_87_1 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67429 108251 108251