The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith by Patricia Wentworth
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| Author | Wentworth, Patricia, 1878-1961 |
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| Title | The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith |
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| Summary | "The Astonishing Adventure of Jane Smith" by Patricia Wentworth is a novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging work intertwines mystery and suspense through the lives of its main characters, particularly focusing on Jane Smith, a resourceful and determined young woman who finds herself navigating dangerous circumstances involving her cousin Renata Molloy, who is in peril due to her father's radical affiliations and a shadowy criminal organization. The opening of the story introduces a clandestine meeting among organization members led by Renata's father, Cornelius Molloy. Their discussions hint at a sinister plot to eliminate individuals who pose a threat to their agenda, specifically Renata, who has inadvertently overheard a critical discussion while sleepwalking. The tension escalates when Jane, mistaken for her cousin, learns of Renata's precarious situation and agrees to take her place in an attempt to protect her. As Jane embarks on this risky deception, she must navigate the dark secrets of the organization while building a new identity for herself—a journey that promises adventure, danger, and the quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Cousins -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62963 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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