The Case and the Girl by Randall Parrish

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Author Parrish, Randall, 1858-1923
Title The Case and the Girl
Credits Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Case and the Girl" by Randall Parrish is a suspenseful novel written in the early 20th century. It revolves around the main character, Captain Matthew West, a recently discharged soldier seeking adventure in civilian life when he responds to a mysterious advertisement soliciting a young man for a job that promises personal risk and unusual rewards. The story unfolds as he meets Natalie Coolidge, the enigmatic woman behind the advertisement, and becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue that involves questions of identity, a potential conspiracy, and unexpected engagements. At the start of the book, West is initially bored with civilian life until he spots an intriguing advertisement that piques his curiosity. After sending a response, he is invited to meet the mysterious writer, who turns out to be Natalie. Their encounter is filled with tension and hints of deeper secrets. West quickly becomes fascinated by Natalie, who reveals little about the purpose of her request but suggests a degree of danger is involved, enticing West to remain involved. As the two interact further, Natalie's past and present become intertwined with West's burgeoning feelings for her and the unsettling backdrop of a potential impersonator complicates matters. The opening chapters set the stage for further twists and turns as West navigates not just the allure of adventure but also the complexities of loyalty, trust, and romantic intrigue in a suspenseful unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject Mystery fiction
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EBook-No. 12357
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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