02335cam a22003133u 4500 26482 UtSlPG 20260610133615.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lynch, Lawrence L. Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-08-29 E-text prepared by Sankar Viswanathan, Suzanne Shell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter" by Lawrence L. Lynch is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the character of Madeline Payne, the titular detective's daughter, who navigates a treacherous world defined by deceit, family conflicts, and a quest for truth and love. As she confronts the machinations surrounding her life, particularly involving her untrustworthy stepfather, she emerges as a resilient figure attempting to reclaim her autonomy and identity. The opening of the novel introduces Madeline in a poignant exchange with Lucian Davlin, her romantic interest, through which we learn about her troubled past and the oppressive nature of her familial relationships. Madeline reflects on her mother's death and the cruel treatment she suffers under her stepfather, John Arthur. As her bond with Lucian deepens, she becomes increasingly aware of the complexities and dangers within her life, particularly as Lucian's intentions remain ambiguous. The scene shifts into tension when a messenger arrives with an urgent telegram for Lucian, setting the stage for dramatic developments. The narrative hints at an intricate plot involving love, betrayal, and the struggle for independence, effectively drawing readers into Madeline's plight from the first pages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Detective and mystery stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26482 67411 67411