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100	1		_aBarbour, A. Maynard _q(Anna Maynard), _d-1941
245	1	0	_aThat Mainwaring Affair
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2000
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2000-05-01
508			_aProduced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_a"That Mainwaring Affair" by A. Maynard Barbour is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, blending elements of mystery and family drama. The story revolves around Hugh Mainwaring, a successful stockbroker in New York, who is about to declare his namesake and cousin, Hugh Mainwaring, Jr., as his heir on the eve of his 50th birthday. The narrative hints at hidden tensions, particularly in relation to the will that is soon to be drawn up, and introduces a layer of intrigue with shades of familial rivalry and potential betrayal. The opening of the book sets the stage in Hugh Mainwaring's luxurious office, where his family and guests gather for discussions regarding the impending announcement of the inheritance. We are introduced to key characters, including Hugh, his cousin Ralph, and Mrs. LaGrange, the mysterious housekeeper who hints at deeper secrets related to the family. Tension escalates when the story shifts to Hugh's opulent home, Fair Oaks, where the will is about to be finalized. As events unfold, a chilling discovery of Hugh’s murder shocks the household. The scene hints not only at the personal dynamics among the characters but also at possible external threats, indicated by the arrival of a stranger. The gripping start establishes a web of intrigue and suspense, promising readers a tale filled with mystery and familial complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653			_aDetective and mystery stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2172
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