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2005-02-18
Public domain in the USA.
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Scott, John Reed
1869
1942
Van Dresser, William
1871
1950
Dresser, William Van
Dresser, William T. Van
The Cab of the Sleeping Horse
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"The Cab of the Sleeping Horse" by John Reed Scott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around the mystery surrounding a deserted cab, its prostrate horse, and the secrets contained within it. The narrative centers on the character Harleston, who embarks on a quest to unravel the circumstances tied to intriguing items discovered in the cab, including a cipher-laden letter and a photograph of a captivating woman named Madeline Spencer. The opening of the novel introduces Harleston as he encounters the abandoned cab one spring night, piquing his curiosity enough to investigate. He discovers several intriguing items inside, including an unmarked envelope and a woman's handkerchief, which allude to a larger mystery. Harleston’s pursuit leads him to a phone call from a mysterious woman, Madame X, who seeks to recover the items he found, hinting at a deeper connection to international intrigue. As the story unfolds, Harleston reflects on his past encounters with the enigmatic Madeline Spencer, setting the stage for a complex web of events entwined with espionage and romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
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