Mystery of the inn by the shore: A novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Mystery of the inn by the shore: A novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Warden, Florence (1857–1929).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Mystery of the Inn by the Shore" by Florence Warden is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a quaint seaside town, Stroan, that has witnessed better days, and the lives of three friends on holiday. As the plot unfolds, romantic entanglements and mysterious occurrences begin to create tension, particularly involving a young innkeeper's niece named Nell Claris, who is embroiled in suspicions of theft. At the start of the story, we encounter the decaying seaside town of Stroan, which is slowly reviving thanks to an influx of visitors drawn by the newly established golf links. Among these visitors are Otto, Willie, and Clifford, who quickly become entangled in a comedic yet revealing exploration of relationships and social dynamics. The young men, particularly Willie, soon find themselves attracted to the alluring Nell Claris, who is caught in her own struggles with familial duty and societal expectations. As thefts occur at the modest inn where they stay, tensions rise, resulting in dramatic events that challenge the characters’ perceptions of innocence and suspicion, setting the stage for a deeper mystery to unfold.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mystery of the inn by the shore: A novel
- Author credits: Warden, Florence (1857–1929)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
- Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
- Theft -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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