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Out of a Labyrinth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lynch, Lawrence L..
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"Out of a Labyrinth" by Lawrence L. Lynch is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a skilled detective who begins investigating the mysterious disappearances of two young women from a close-knit farming community named Groveland. The protagonist’s quest intertwines with secrets, threats from a lurking enemy, and the efforts to unmask a hidden villain, hinting at an intricate web of deception and danger. The beginning of the novel introduces a detective who has just returned from a failed assignment, during which he attempted to uncover the root cause of disturbances afflicting Groveland's residents. As he boards a train, he reflects on his recent mishap where he was warned away from investigating and subsequently shot at. The tension mounts with the revelation of two young women who have gone missing, leading to the detective’s determination to infiltrate the community disguised as a laborer. When his identity becomes compromised due to a threatening letter, the detective resolves to delve deeper into the mystery, advocating the need for utmost discretion as the story unfolds and the threat to his life amplifies.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Out of a Labyrinth
- Author credits: Lynch, Lawrence L.
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- Fiction
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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