Convict B 14: A Novel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weekes, R. K. (Rose Kirkpatrick), 1874-1956

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Convict B14: A Novel

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Convict B 14: A Novel" by R. K. Weekes is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. This novel delves into themes of guilt, identity, and consequences woven through the interactions among characters faced with a sudden tragedy. The story follows Harry Gardiner, a restless innkeeper, who becomes embroiled in a shocking incident when a guest, Major Trent, dies under suspicious circumstances. The beginning of the novel introduces Gardiner managing the Easedale Hotel, where he encounters Denis Merion-Smith, his friend and partner in an aeronautical firm. As the two discuss their aspirations and backgrounds, the conversation shifts abruptly when Major Trent, a new guest, arrives and later dies from a fall. The incident reveals a darker side to Gardiner's character as he navigates the implications of what happened and how it entangles him in a web of potential guilt and scrutiny. Mrs. Trent's accusations lead to a tense atmosphere, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of moral ambiguity and emotional turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2019-06-17