The Red Window by Fergus Hume
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| Author | Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 |
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| Title | The Red Window |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana) |
| Summary | "The Red Window" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. This intriguing work introduces readers to a world steeped in mystery, family secrets, and the complexities of love and social status. The story revolves around Corps Bernard Gore and his struggle to assert himself against the constraints imposed by his wealthy and unyielding grandfather, Sir Simon Gore, as well as the complications brought by his affections for Alice Malleson, a woman of unclear lineage. At the start of the story, we witness an unexpected reunion between two old friends, Bernard and Conniston, who are now serving as soldiers. Their conversation reveals Bernard's tumultuous relationship with his grandfather, who has disinherited him due to his intention to marry Alice. Bernard shares with Conniston an eccentric family legend regarding a "Red Window" at Cove Castle, through which any signals regarding familial reconciliation are communicated. This thread of communication takes on a dark twist as the story progresses toward a shocking turn of events involving Sir Simon's demise, wrapping the narrative in a web of suspicion, intrigue, and the quest for truth amidst unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42056 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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