| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Wood, Charles W. (Charles William), 1841-1919 |
| Title |
The Argosy, Vol. 51, No. 5, May, 1891
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Paul Murray, Taavi Kalju and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Argosy, Vol. 51, No. 5, May, 1891" by Various is a literary magazine composed of various fictional and narrative pieces written in the late 19th century. Within its pages, readers will find a selection of short stories and serialized narratives that delve into themes of mystery, romance, and personal growth, highlighting the complexity of human experiences and relationships. The opening of this volume introduces a character named Janet Hope, who is navigating her new role at Deepley Walls, where she has been offered a position by Lady Chillington. As she accepts the role, she grapples with her feelings of independence and obligation—especially as she takes on the mysterious task of visiting the ominous "Black Room" in the home, which houses a coffin left above ground by Lady Chillington's late husband. Simultaneously, the narrative hints at further intrigue involving a diamond linked to the deceased Captain Chillington, intertwining Janet's personal journey with the estate's troubled history and its enigmatic figures, creating an atmosphere thick with suspense and potential drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
English periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18375 |
| Release Date |
May 11, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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