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100 1 _aHume, Fergus,
_d1859-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Lost Parchment: A Detective Story
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-13
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google books (the New York Public Library)
520 _a"The Lost Parchment: A Detective Story" by Fergus Hume is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the main characters, Rupert Hendle, a wealthy squire, and his cynical friend Dean Carrington, as they navigate social dynamics and familial obligations in a quaint village setting. The novel appears to delve into themes of inheritance, misanthropy, and the complexities of human relationships, setting up an intriguing environment filled with potential intrigue and mystery. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Hendle and Carrington reminiscing about their past at school while strolling through Hendle's picturesque estate. The conversation reveals a contrast between the two characters; Hendle is portrayed as a carefree landowner with a comfortable life, while Carrington, a struggling barrister, harbors some envy over Hendle's fortune. As they explore the village, conversations hint at impending relationships, specifically Hendle's upcoming marriage to his cousin Dorinda, and allude to the potential tension with her emotionally distant father, Julius Mallien. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for a complex web of personal and social drama likely to unravel as the plot progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Fiction
653 _aLandowners -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55956
999 _c96787
_d96787