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_aHume, Fergus, _d1859-1932 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Man with a Secret: A Novel |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-08-21 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Web Archive (The Emory University--Robert W. Woodruff Library) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Man with a Secret: A Novel" by Fergus Hume is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the character of Basil Beaumont, a morally ambiguous artist returning to his childhood village, Garsworth, to escape his creditors and indulge his vices. As he navigates the shadows of his past, we also meet Dr. Duncan Nestley, whose life Beaumont nearly ruined, setting up a complex relationship between the two men that embodies themes of friendship, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption. The opening of the novel introduces a grim and evocative setting, establishing the tone of melancholy and intrigue as it presents Beaumont at a scenic yet bleak location near Garsworth. Beaumont's character is fleshed out through introspective musings about his life and regrets, drawing the reader into his cynical worldview while hinting at the fragility of his current situation. An unexpected reunion with Dr. Nestley, who harbors resentment towards Beaumont for his past influence, further complicates matters, suggesting that both men are at the mercy of their intertwined fates. The narrative sets the stage for exploring the darker sides of human nature as well as the potential for change amidst moral dilemmas in this intriguing tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aInheritance and succession -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aMystery fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55404 |
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