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2023-02-04
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Brent, Henry Johnson
1811
1880
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Was it a ghost? The murders in Bussey's wood : $b An extraordinary narrative
$aUnited States :$bLoring, Publisher, $c1868.
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"WAS IT A GHOST? The Murders in Bussey's Wood: An Extraordinary Narrative" by Brent is likely a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the chilling murders of two children, Isabella and John Joyce, in Bussey's Wood, exploring the lingering mystery and horror surrounding the events as perceived by the author. At the start of the narrative, the author sets a grim tone by recounting the tragic fate of the Joyce children, whose bodies were discovered in the woods after they had intended to spend a carefree day. The author reflects on the eerie atmosphere of Bussey's Wood, once a place of beauty, now marred by the unfathomable violence of the crime. Additionally, a philosophical undertone emerges as the author grapples with the nature of evil, existence, and the possibility of ghosts, leading to a suspenseful exploration of whether unseen forces may be at play in the wake of such a horrific act. This opening lays the groundwork for a narrative woven through with intrigue, mystery, and existential contemplation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/wasitghostmurder00bren/page/n11/mode/2up
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1868
US
Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Ghosts
Murder -- Massachusetts -- Boston
Joyce, Isabella, -1865
Joyce, John, -1865
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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