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245 1 4 _aThe Black Cat, Vol. I, No. 6, March 1896
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-09-10
505 0 _aEleanor Stevens' will, by Isabel Scott Stone -- To let, by Alice Turner Curtis -- Of course; of course not, by Harry M. Peck -- The Marchburn mystery, by A. Maurice Low -- Their colonial villa, by Charles Barnard.
508 _ahekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Black Cat, Vol. I, No. 6, March 1896" is a collection of original short stories published during the late 19th century. This edition features a series of captivating narratives, including "Eleanor Stevens' Will," which introduces a unique premise surrounding an eccentric heiress and the mystery of her will that promises substantial legacies to her rejected suitors. The stories are characterized by themes of love, mystery, and human behavior, making them particularly intriguing for readers who enjoy literary explorations of social dynamics. The opening of the collection showcases "Eleanor Stevens' Will," which captivates the reader with the peculiar circumstances surrounding the titular character, Eleanor Stevens, an heiress known for her eccentricities. Following her enigmatic death, society becomes obsessed with the terms of her will, which promises to reward her rejected suitors. As the story unfolds, the lawyer handling the estate finds himself entangled in the intrigue of potential claimants—all drawn by a mix of curiosity and greed. This setup not only highlights the characters' motivations but also sets the stage for a compelling commentary on love and societal expectations, engaging readers in the unfolding drama of human relationships and unfulfilled desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Shortstory Publishing Co., 1895
653 _aShort stories, American -- Periodicals
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.hnwrzk&view=1up&seq=345
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68955
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