Mary Louise Solves a Mystery: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Mary Louise Solves a Mystery is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919).
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"Mary Louise Solves a Mystery" by L. Frank Baum is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces young Alora, who is the only child of Mrs. Antoinette Seaver Jones, as she navigates her life filled with uncertainty and tragedy following her mother's illness and eventual death. The narrative encompasses themes of family, neglect, and the quest for identity, as Alora faces the complexities of her relationship with her estranged father, Jason Jones. The beginning of the story paints a poignant picture of Alora as a fragile girl, anxiously awaiting news of her mother's condition from Dr. Anstruther. Through tender and heartbreaking exchanges, we learn of Mrs. Jones' serious illness, her past as a successful mine owner, and her complicated relationship with her husband, an artist who has fallen from grace. As Alora's mother prepares for her impending death, she is also focused on ensuring her daughter’s future is secure, leading her to summon Jason Jones for a reconciliation, setting a dramatic tone that foreshadows the challenges Alora will face in her father’s care and her struggle to find her place in the world. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for a narrative rich with emotional depth and mystery regarding Alora's fate under her father's guardianship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mary Louise Solves a Mystery
- Author credits: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Burrows, Mary Louise (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
- Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Children's Book Series
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