The Norton, Roy 1869-1942 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Lost Charm" by Roy Norton is a crime fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mystery of a stagecoach robbery, exploring themes of deception, friendship, and justice. Set against the backdrop of the American West, it combines elements of adventure and detective work as the protagonist seeks to uncover the truth behind the heist and exonerate an innocent man. The narrative follows David, a quick-witted and resourceful character, as he investigates a recent stage robbery that has rocked his community. The storyline begins with David learning about the theft of a substantial amount of money belonging to the unscrupulous businessman Tom Shaughnessy. As he delves deeper, David uncovers a convoluted scheme involving betrayal, questionable alliances, and hidden identities. He discovers key evidence tying Shaughnessy to the robbery, including a distinctive watch charm. With the help of his partners, David devises a plan to confront Shaughnessy, ultimately leading to the restoration of justice for the wrongly accused and the revelation of the dark undertones of greed and manipulation. As David emerges triumphant, the themes of loyalty and cunning shine through in this engaging tale of mystery and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-10-05 Roger Frank and Sue Clark Originally published: New York: Street and Smith Corporation, 1923 Short stories Western stories Gold miners -- Fiction Robbery -- Fiction Mystery fiction PS New York: Street and Smith Corporation, 1923 https://archive.org/details/popular-magazine-v-070-n-03-1923-11-20-sas https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71816 https://archive.org/details/popular-magazine-v-070-n-03-1923-11-20-sas https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71816 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134648.0 71816