A Dead Reckoning by T. W. Speight
"A Dead Reckoning" by T. W. Speight is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Clara Brooke and her relationships, particularly with her husband, Gerald Brooke. As tension builds following a mysterious murder of a baron, the narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of silence and secrets, all set against the backdrop of a suspenseful and dramatic plot. At the start of the novel,
Clara exchanges lighthearted banter with her aunt about married life, but this fragile peace is soon disrupted by a series of events foreshadowing turmoil. Clara and her friends find themselves reflecting on personal relationships while a sense of unease is introduced through a gunshot heard nearby, hinting at larger troubles. The entrance of a stranger, Henri Picot, and his father adds a layer of intrigue, leading to Clara's decision to help them as the story unfolds into a tale of murder, suspicion, and the complexities of social connections. The opening chapters set the stage for a gripping narrative filled with mysterious encounters and emotional depth, promising readers an engaging exploration of its characters' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Speight, T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson), 1830-1915 |
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| Title | A Dead Reckoning |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Secret societies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57737 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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