From Whose Bourne by Robert Barr
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"From Whose Bourne" by Robert Barr is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers around William Brenton, who unexpectedly finds himself deceased after a seemingly normal Christmas Eve dinner with his wife, Alice, and friends. The narrative explores themes of life after death as Brenton grapples with his new existence in the spirit world and his attempts to understand the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise while navigating
the emotional turmoil of seeing his wife accused of his murder. The opening of the story introduces William Brenton as he excuses himself from the gathering and goes upstairs, where he soon falls into a dreamlike state. This unsettling dream transitions into a surreal experience where he observes his own lifeless body and learns from a mysterious figure that he is dead. As Brenton comes to terms with his new reality, he is drawn back to the events leading to his death and is horrified to discover that his wife has been arrested for his murder. The initial chapters establish a captivating premise of the afterlife intertwined with mystery, engaging the reader in Brenton's journey as he seeks both clarity and resolution for the chaos left behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Barr, Robert, 1850-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | From Whose Bourne |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Ghosts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9312 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 497 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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