The Last Stroke: A Detective Story by Lawrence L. Lynch
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| Author | Lynch, Lawrence L. |
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| Title | The Last Stroke: A Detective Story |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Last Stroke: A Detective Story" by Lawrence L. Lynch is a detective novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a beloved schoolteacher, Charles Brierly, raising questions of whether it was an accident or murder. The narrative introduces key characters including his fiancée Hilda Grant, who is in deep distress, and his brother Robert Brierly, who arrives to uncover the truth surrounding his brother's demise. The opening of the story paints a picturesque scene of Glenville on a May morning, establishing a serene yet foreboding atmosphere as Charles Brierly fails to arrive at school. This absence prompts concern from students and teachers alike. Hilda Grant, the under-teacher, expresses growing anxiety over Brierly's tardiness, leading to a search for him that soon reveals he has been found dead near the lake. The narrative shifts between the unfolding mystery and the emotional turmoil faced by those close to the deceased, setting the stage for a gripping investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. As the community grapples with the loss, hints of a deeper, darker intrigue begin to emerge, suggesting that all is not what it seems. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35304 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 195 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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