The Loudwater Tragedy by T. W. Speight

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Author Speight, T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson), 1830-1915
Title The Loudwater Tragedy
Credits Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
Internet Web Archive (University of Toronto)
Summary "The Loudwater Tragedy" by T. W. Speight is a novel written in the late 19th century. It centers around a mysterious murder, known as the Loudwater Tragedy, involving characters such as Philip Winslade and Fanny Sudlow, who find their lives entwined with this haunting crime. The narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the repercussions of a tragic past as it unfolds the complexities surrounding the murder and its impact on the characters. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Fanny Sudlow, who writes a letter to her love, Philip Winslade, discussing an article that rehashes the grisly details of the crime connected to Mr. Melray’s murder, which remains unsolved. As tension builds around the murder and the potential connection to past romantic entanglements, the story shifts to Philip's homecoming, where he carries the burden of a family secret tied to his mother's past. The narrative sets up a delicate interplay between Philip's intentions to propose to Fanny and the unsettling truths that may complicate their happiness. The opening lays a strong foundation for a gripping tale of intrigue and emotional conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 57623
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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