02344cam a22003613u 4500 73753 UtSlPG 20260610134715.0 m cr n 260607r20241926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 27004054 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Connington, J. J., 1880-1947 The Dangerfield Talisman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dangerfield_Talisman Release date is 2024-06-02 Brian Raiter "The Dangerfield Talisman" by J. J. Connington is a novel likely written in the late 1920s. The story unfolds in a setting rich with interpersonal dynamics among a group of characters gathered at Friocksheim, a historic estate. Central to the plot is the titular Talisman, an heirloom of significant value within the Dangerfield family, which both draws admiration and envy from the characters present, setting the stage for potential intrigue and conflict. The opening of the book introduces several key characters engaged in a bridge game, highlighting their relationships and personal concerns. Eileen Cressage, one of the players, is preoccupied with mounting debts and the allure of the Dangerfield Talisman, which she believes could alleviate her financial struggles. Meanwhile, the atmosphere anticipates tension, as Wraxall, a collector, aims to obtain the Talisman, and secretive discussions hint at underlying motives among the guests. As the plot unfolds, themes of wealth, reputation, and the consequences of desire begin to emerge, particularly with the foreshadowing of challenges surrounding the Talisman itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston, MA: Little, Brown, and Company, 1926 Detective and mystery stories Jewelry theft -- Fiction Country homes -- England -- Fiction https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/101667071 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73753 114478 114478