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_aBraddon, M. E. _q(Mary Elizabeth), _d1835-1915 |
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| 245 | 1 | 3 | _aAn open verdict |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-11-27 | ||
| 508 | _aDavid Edwards, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"An Open Verdict: A Novel, Volume 2" by M. E. Braddon is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. This novel explores themes of mystery and suspense, centering on the sudden death of Christian Harefield and its impact on his daughter, Beatrix. As the investigation unfolds, the narrative delves into the lives of those connected to Harefield, particularly the complex relationships among Beatrix, her father, and her suitor, Cyril Culverhouse. The beginning of this volume introduces a bleak and gloomy atmosphere, marked by Beatrix's heavy slumber, which is contrasted with the bustling, often chaotic life she left behind. Bella Scratchell, her companion, waits impatiently, reflecting on her life and the stark differences in their circumstances. The narrative soon shifts dramatically as the household’s staff discovers Mr. Harefield is missing and eventually found dead. As tension builds with the arrival of ominous news regarding Mr. Harefield's death, the capabilities of each character are assessed through their reactions and interactions, especially as Beatrix struggles with the implications of her father's behavior and the arrival of Christmas, which now feels overshadowed by tragedy. The unfolding mystery and emotional turmoil invite readers to ponder deeper questions of trust, love, and societal judgment, setting the stage for complex developments ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cLondon: John Maxwell and Co., 1879 |
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| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/openverdictnovel02brad/page/n3/mode/2up | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72236 |
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