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Title: The doings of Raffles Haw
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Doings_of_Raffles_Haw
Credits: Produced by Lionel G. Sear, and David Widger
Summary: "The Doings of Raffles Haw" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the enigmatic character Raffles Haw, a millionaire whose extravagant lifestyle and mysterious origins pique the curiosity of the local community. As the narrative unfolds, the interactions between Haw and the McIntyre family introduce themes of wealth, responsibility, and human nature, exploring how money can both uplift and corrupt. The opening of the novel introduces us to Laura and Robert McIntyre, siblings living in a modest home following their family's fall from grace. Their father, Mr. McIntyre, struggles with depression after losing their family business. The story begins with Laura lamenting the weather and anticipating the arrival of her naval fiancé, Hector Spurling. When Hector finally arrives, conversation flows easily between the three. A sense of mystery is introduced when Hector unexpectedly receives a fifty-pound note from a stranger after helping him in a snowstorm. This mysterious gift sets the stage for further intrigue as the novel hints at the complex world of Raffles Haw and his luxurious yet curious existence, thereby inviting readers to delve deeper into the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
EBook No.: 8394
Published: Jun 1, 2005
Downloads: 201
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Philanthropists -- Fiction
Subject: Alchemists -- Fiction
Subject: Wealth -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The doings of Raffles Haw
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Doings_of_Raffles_Haw
Credits: Produced by Lionel G. Sear, and David Widger
Summary: "The Doings of Raffles Haw" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the enigmatic character Raffles Haw, a millionaire whose extravagant lifestyle and mysterious origins pique the curiosity of the local community. As the narrative unfolds, the interactions between Haw and the McIntyre family introduce themes of wealth, responsibility, and human nature, exploring how money can both uplift and corrupt. The opening of the novel introduces us to Laura and Robert McIntyre, siblings living in a modest home following their family's fall from grace. Their father, Mr. McIntyre, struggles with depression after losing their family business. The story begins with Laura lamenting the weather and anticipating the arrival of her naval fiancé, Hector Spurling. When Hector finally arrives, conversation flows easily between the three. A sense of mystery is introduced when Hector unexpectedly receives a fifty-pound note from a stranger after helping him in a snowstorm. This mysterious gift sets the stage for further intrigue as the novel hints at the complex world of Raffles Haw and his luxurious yet curious existence, thereby inviting readers to delve deeper into the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
EBook No.: 8394
Published: Jun 1, 2005
Downloads: 201
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Philanthropists -- Fiction
Subject: Alchemists -- Fiction
Subject: Wealth -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.