02425cam a22003133u 4500 1888 UtSlPG 20260610133051.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Punshon, E. R. (Ernest Robertson), 1872-1956 The Bittermeads Mystery Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1999-09-01 Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger "The Bittermeads Mystery" by E. R. Punshon is a mystery novel likely written in the early to mid-20th century. The book introduces a compelling narrative centered around Robert Dunn, a mysterious and physically imposing man who arrives at a secluded location called Bittermeads, where he appears to be on a mission shrouded in intrigue and danger. The story unfolds with elements of tension, as Dunn encounters both the charming Ella and her formidable stepfather, Deede Dawson, suggesting conflicts that may intertwine personal relationships with darker undertones. The opening of the novel presents Dunn arriving at a small country station, where he immediately draws attention with his rugged appearance and unfiltered behavior, leading to a confrontation that establishes his strength and unpredictable nature. As he wanders through the night towards Bittermeads, he observes a young couple bidding farewell, which elicits a sense of suspicion and purpose within him. The following chapters depict Dunn's gradual uncovering of a buried tragedy connected to an intriguing character named Charley Wright, culminating in a shocking discovery of a body hidden in an attic. The narrative is rich in tension as Dunn grapples with the duality of his mission while navigating deeply concerning dynamics involving Ella and Dawson, raising questions about trust and motive in a landscape painted with mystery and impending conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Detective and mystery stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1888 43999 43999