The Incendiary: A Story of Mystery by William Augustine Leahy

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Author Leahy, William Augustine, 1867-
Title The Incendiary: A Story of Mystery
Note Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Incendiary: A Story of Mystery" by William Augustine Leahy is a novel written in the late 19th century. This gripping tale revolves around Robert Floyd, who becomes embroiled in a complex mystery following a devastating fire that claims lives and destroys his home, while questions surrounding the fire's cause lead to dark rumors about his character. As the investigation unfolds, themes of loss, suspicion, and the search for truth intertwine, setting the stage for a tense narrative. At the start of the story, chaos erupts as Bertha, a housemaid, raises the alarm about a fire in Professor Arnold's home. The smoke billows from the study where it ignites, and as the neighborhood crowds around, desperate firemen battle the blaze, revealing the urgency of the situation. Amid the tumult, suspicion begins to swirl around Robert Floyd when it’s discovered that he was in the house moments before the inferno broke out. The tension mounts as firefighters, police, and onlookers react to the flames, leading to tragic consequences and hinting at a deeper conspiracy. The opening sets the tone for a layered mystery that explores the human psyche under duress, highlighting both heroism and danger as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject Arson -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 39544
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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