Tragedy at Ravensthorpe by J. J. Connington
"Tragedy at Ravensthorpe" by J. J. Connington is a detective novel written in the late 1920s. The story introduces Sir Clinton Driffield, the new Chief Constable of Ravensthorpe, who becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding a masked ball at the estate, where guests don costumes and masks. As the evening unfolds, tensions mount when criminal activities threaten the safety of the attendees and the valuable collections housed within the estate. The opening
of the novel sets the stage with Sir Clinton Driffield arriving at Ravensthorpe, where he reconnects with old acquaintances and learns about the peculiar local folklore related to the estate, including the enigmatic Fairy Houses. It quickly becomes clear that beneath the social veneer of the upcoming masked ball lies potential for intrigue and danger; Sir Clinton expresses concern about the anonymity of the masked guests and the possibility of crime. As the characters prepare for the ball, personal tensions emerge between the family members, particularly surrounding inheritance and romantic interests, hinting that underlying motivations and secrets may intertwine with the evening's events, leading to a web of mystery that only the Chief Constable can unravel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Connington, J. J., 1880-1947 |
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| Title | Tragedy at Ravensthorpe |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1927. |
| Note | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_at_Ravensthorpe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Brian Raiter |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Police -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Art thefts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Country homes -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75407 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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