The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel by Mary E. Hanshew and Thomas W. Hanshew

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Author Hanshew, Mary E.
Author Hanshew, Thomas W., 1857-1914
Title The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel
Note Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Annie McGuire
Summary "The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel" by Mary E. Hanshew and Thomas W. Hanshew is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Mr. Maverick Narkom, Superintendent of Scotland Yard, interrupted by a distressed visitor, Miss Maud Duggan, who seeks his help regarding her father’s life, which she believes is in danger due to his wife, Lady Paula. The narrative involves elements of family intrigue, mystery, and a potential murder plot against Sir Andrew Duggan, adding intrigue to the familial and societal dynamics at play. At the start of the novel, Narkom is approached by Miss Duggan, who brings alarming news about her father, claiming that his life is threatened by Lady Paula, his second wife. She articulates her fears that Paula is plotting against Sir Andrew to ensure her son Cyril's inheritance. As Maud narrates events from Aygon Castle, tension builds around the family dynamics, including her brother Ross’s strained relationship with their father over his electrical innovations at the castle. The opening chapters create a rich tapestry of suspense, setting up a complex web of relationships laden with secrets, ambitions, and the threat of violence, inviting readers into a world where personal loyalties clash against darker motives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Cleek, Hamilton (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 33279
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2017
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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