The Bride of the Tomb, and Queenie's Terrible Secret by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
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| Author | Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs., 1850-1937 |
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| Title | The Bride of the Tomb, and Queenie's Terrible Secret |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The bride of the tomb; or, Lancelot darling's betrothed -- Queenie's terrible secret; or, a young girl's strange fate. |
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| Summary | "The Bride of the Tomb, and Queenie's Terrible Secret" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is an engaging novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with the shocking suicide of Lily Lawrence, a beloved young heiress who is set to marry, sending her family and their acquaintances into a whirlwind of grief and speculation. The book features themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, ultimately exploring the lives of key characters such as Lily's betrothed, Lancelot Darling, and the intriguing Mrs. Vance, as they navigate the repercussions of her tragic death. The opening of the novel plunges the reader into an atmosphere of horror as the discovery of Lily's lifeless body unfolds. Despite the apparent circumstances surrounding her death, a doctor presents doubts, hinting at a more sinister plot than suicide. The scene rapidly escalates as various testimonies reveal the desperation and emotional turmoil of those surrounding her, setting the stage for further intrigue. With hints of deception and the emergence of secret motives, the reader is left anticipating revelations about Lily's fate and the impact on her lover and family, making the story an enticing read full of mystery and suspense. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42100 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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