Lost Sir Massingberd: A Romance of Real Life. v. 1/2: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Lost Sir Massingberd: A Romance of Real Life. v. 1/2 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Payn, James (1830–1898).
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"Lost Sir Massingberd: A Romance of Real Life. v. 1/2" by James Payn is a novel published in 1864. Sir Massingberd Heath is a cruel baronet who attempts to murder his nephew Marmaduke to sell his entailed estates. When Sir Massingberd mysteriously vanishes, a desperate search begins. His gypsy wife, driven mad by his brutality, has cursed him with a terrible fate. Months later, a grim discovery reveals how her curse came true in the most unexpected way.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Lost Sir Massingberd: A Romance of Real Life. v. 1/2
- Author credits: Payn, James (1830–1898)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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