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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aMorrison, Arthur,
_d1863-1945
245 1 4 _aThe Dorrington Deed-Box
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dorrington_Deed-Box
500 _aRelease date is 2016-10-22
505 0 _aThe narrative of Mr. James Rigby -- The case of Janissary -- The case of the "Mirror of Portugal" -- The affair of the "Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Co., Limited" -- The case of Mr. Loftus Deacon -- Old Cater's money.
520 _a"The Dorrington Deed-Box" by Arthur Morrison is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book unfolds through the narrative of Mr. James Rigby, who returns to England from Australia and finds himself entangled in a web of crime and intrigue linked to his father's mysterious murder years earlier. As he settles back into life in England, he is confronted by unsettling events that suggest that the past may not be as far behind him as he thought. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. James Rigby, who recounts his family's history, particularly the tragic story of his father's murder linked to the Camorra crime syndicate. Rigby reflects on his isolated upbringing in Australia and his recent decision to move to England to pursue his passion for art. However, upon returning, he becomes acutely aware of being followed—a sensation that evokes memories of his father's grim fate. As he attempts to escape this haunting realization, he encounters Horace Dorrington, a charismatic man who offers friendship, but whose true intentions remain ambiguous, adding layers to the tension as the story unfolds. The beginning sets a captivating tone of mystery and foreboding, suggesting that Rigby’s quest for personal reinvention may soon intersect with the dangers of his heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories, English
653 _aPrivate investigators -- Fiction
700 1 _aWood, Stanley L.,
_d1866-1928
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53341
999 _c94175
_d94175