02452cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500320014426400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250801340039352014190052753400450194665300340199165300530202585600430207899900170212150209UtSlPG20260610134144.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWells, Carolyn,d1862-194214aThe Mystery of the Sycamore 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-10-14  aProduced by Mardi Desjardins, Stephen Hutcheson, and the
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http://www.pgdpcanada.net  a"The Mystery of the Sycamore" by Carolyn Wells is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Curtis Keefe, a secretary working for the influential ex-governor Samuel Appleby, as well as the complex dynamics surrounding the Wheeler family, including patriarch Daniel Wheeler and his daughter Maida. The book delves into themes of political ambition, familial loyalty, and moral integrity as it unfolds the implications of a conditional pardon and the underlying tensions between personal principles and societal expectations.  The opening of the novel establishes a sense of intrigue as we witness Keefe's routine at the office, where an important letter arrives calling them to Sycamore Ridge, the home of the Wheelers. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about a longstanding feud between Daniel Wheeler and Appleby, which stems from Wheeler's earlier conviction for forgery—a conviction Appleby had the power to pardon under contentious conditions. The dynamics within the Wheeler family are explored, particularly Maida's loyalty to her father and her struggle between her affections and the political ramifications of their situation. The chapter sets the stage for a confrontation of ideals as the characters navigate through personal relationships and broader ambitions in the political landscape intertwined with their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDetective and mystery stories  aStone, Fleming (Fictitious character) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50209  c91047d91047