Devlin the Barber by B. L. Farjeon

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Author Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold), 1833-1903
Title Devlin the Barber
Note Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
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Summary "Devlin the Barber" by B. L. Farjeon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around the mysterious events in London that link the main character, who is currently out of work, with a family tragedy involving the brutal murder of a young woman named Lizzie Melladew. The narrative hints at deeper mysteries surrounding the titular character, Devlin, and his potential involvement in these unfolding events. The opening portion introduces us to the everyday struggles of a narrator who has just lost his job, juxtaposed against the backdrop of Mr. Melladew's newfound joy upon receiving a letter from his wealthy brother-in-law, Richard Portland. This joy is starkly contrasted when Mr. Melladew arrives at the narrator's home, distraught as he learns of the shocking murder of his daughter, Lizzie. As news spreads, various characters—like George Carton, who secretly loved Lizzie and has now been plunged into despair—emerge in a web of intertwined lives, all moving towards a pivotal and unresolved mystery that promises to captivate readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 53044
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 1, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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