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100 1 _aMasterman, Walter S.
_q(Walter Sidney),
_d1876-1946
245 1 4 _aThe curse of the Reckaviles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-05
508 _aBrian Raiter
520 _a"The Curse of the Reckaviles" by Walter S. Masterman is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story intertwines the themes of mystery and suspense, centering on the sudden death of Lord Reckavile and the rumors surrounding a family curse. The main character, Jack Sefton, is a medical student who, while dealing with personal difficulties after his father's passing, becomes embroiled in the investigation of the murder and the eerie events linked to Reckavile Castle. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a vibrant rugby match attended by the crowd, where Sefton shines as a player. However, the celebratory atmosphere shifts dramatically when Sefton receives devastating news about his father's imminent death, igniting feelings of loss and responsibility. As Sefton returns home, he discovers the dire financial state left behind by his father, compelling him and his sister Ena to relocate to the coastal town of Portham-on-Sea. Here, they encounter mysterious figures and unsettling rumors regarding a recent murder linked to Reckavile Castle, setting the tone for a thrilling investigation that delves into the past and the secrets of the Reckavile family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: McKinley, Stone & Mackenzie, 1927
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aMurder -- Investigation -- Fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Fiction
653 _aGreat Britain. Metropolitan Police Office -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Curse_of_the_Reckaviles/u-5TAAAAYAAJ
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72629
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