| Author |
Watson, John R. (John Reay), 1872- |
| Author |
Rees, Arthur J. (Arthur John), 1872-1942 |
| Title |
The Mystery of the Downs
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Mystery of the Downs" by John R. Watson and Arthur J. Rees is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative opens with Harry Marsland, a young man unexpectedly caught in a violent storm while riding through desolate countryside. Seeking shelter, he stumbles upon an eerie farmhouse where a shocking discovery awaits him—a dead body, leading him into a tangled web of intrigue and danger. The opening of the story sets a dramatic tone as Marsland, struggling against the elements, finds himself at Cliff Farm, motivated by concern for both his injured horse and his own safety. After encountering a mysterious girl at the farm, they soon realize that their shelter hides a darker secret. When they find the body of Frank Lumsden, suspicion and fear escalate, entwining their fates in a unraveling mystery linked to missing money and a potential murderer's pursuit. As he interacts with various characters and confronts hidden truths, Marsland must navigate through tension and uncertainty, hinting at a suspenseful and engaging plot to be uncovered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45658 |
| Release Date |
May 16, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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