The Castlecourt Diamond Mystery by Geraldine Bonner
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About this eBook
| Author | Bonner, Geraldine, 1870-1930 |
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| Illustrator | Stoner, Harrie F. |
| LoC No. | 06001019 |
| Title | The Castlecourt Diamond Mystery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Summary | "The Castlecourt Diamond Mystery" by Geraldine Bonner is a novel written in the early 20th century. This mystery follows the intriguing events surrounding the theft of a valuable diamond necklace belonging to Lady Castlecourt. The opening chapters introduce various key characters including Sophy Jeffers, the lady's maid, and hints at the complexities of the theft that involve deception, social rivalry, and a web of secrets. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Sophy Jeffers, who details her life in service to the Marchioness of Castlecourt, revealing the lavish lifestyle of her mistress and the tensions surrounding their stay at Burridge’s Hotel in London. As preparations are made for a significant event, the Castlecourt diamonds, a family heirloom, disappear under suspicious circumstances. Jeffers recounts her immediate panic upon discovering the diamonds gone, setting the stage for an intricate investigation led by detectives as suspicion falls on various characters, including Lady Castlecourt herself and a mysterious housemaid, Sara Dwight. The narrative hints at deeper motivations and potential accomplices, stirring the intrigue of both the theft and the societal commentary it provides. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Jewelry theft -- Fiction |
| Subject | American fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64934 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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