02360cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500320016726400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550800170041652012340043353400760166765300340174365300390177765300240181665300570184085600820189785600430197972629UtSlPG20260610134659.0mcr n260607r20241927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMasterman, Walter S.q(Walter Sidney),d1876-194614aThe curse of the Reckaviles 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-01-05  aBrian Raiter  a"The Curse of the Reckaviles" by Walter S. Masterman is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story intertwines the themes of mystery and suspense, centering on the sudden death of Lord Reckavile and the rumors surrounding a family curse. The main character, Jack Sefton, is a medical student who, while dealing with personal difficulties after his father's passing, becomes embroiled in the investigation of the murder and the eerie events linked to Reckavile Castle.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to a vibrant rugby match attended by the crowd, where Sefton shines as a player. However, the celebratory atmosphere shifts dramatically when Sefton receives devastating news about his father's imminent death, igniting feelings of loss and responsibility. As Sefton returns home, he discovers the dire financial state left behind by his father, compelling him and his sister Ena to relocate to the coastal town of Portham-on-Sea. Here, they encounter mysterious figures and unsettling rumors regarding a recent murder linked to Reckavile Castle, setting the tone for a thrilling investigation that delves into the past and the secrets of the Reckavile family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: McKinley, Stone & Mackenzie, 1927  aDetective and mystery stories  aMurder -- Investigation -- Fiction  aFamilies -- Fiction  aGreat Britain. Metropolitan Police Office -- Fiction4 uhttps://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Curse_of_the_Reckaviles/u-5TAAAAYAAJ40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72629