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Speight, T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson)
1830
1915
Speight, Thomas Wilkinson
The Mysteries of Heron Dyke: A Novel of Incident. Volume 2 (of 3)
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"The Mysteries of Heron Dyke: A Novel of Incident. Volume 2 (of 3)" by T. W. Speight is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds at the ominously atmospheric Heron Dyke, focusing on a mix of mystery and interpersonal dynamics involving the residents and staff, particularly Eliza, one of the maids, as she confronts the spectral legacy of a long-missing maid. The narrative entangles themes of superstition, love, and the eccentricities of aristocratic life. The opening of the novel sets a chilling yet expectant tone as winter envelops Heron Dyke, and the lives of its inhabitants remain under the shadows cast by haunted rumors. Two new housemaids, Phemie and Eliza, replace the previous maids dismissed under dubious circumstances, only to discover unsettling tales about the haunted north wing of the house—a place linked to a mysterious disappearance. Tension builds as they navigate these ghostly whispers and an unexpected encounter with Susan Keen, the sister of the missing maid, who implores Eliza to help uncover the truth behind her sister’s fate, drawing the reader into a web of secrets waiting to be unraveled. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Detective and mystery stories
English fiction -- 19th century
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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