The Thing Beyond Reason by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding

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Author Holding, Elisabeth Sanxay, 1889-1955
Title The Thing Beyond Reason
Original Publication United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1926.
Note Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Roger Frank. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.
Summary "The Thing Beyond Reason" by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding is a short novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the story of Lexy Moran, a resilient young woman who finds herself intertwined in the mystery of her employer’s daughter, Caroline Enderby, who has mysteriously disappeared. Set against the backdrop of a quiet suburb in New York, the narrative revolves around Lexy's determination to uncover the truth behind Caroline’s sudden departure, while navigating the complexities of class, loyalty, and the social constraints of the time. The opening of the novel introduces Lexy Moran as she diligently works on a crossword puzzle, revealing her character traits of intelligence and persistence. Soon, a mysterious telephone call regarding Caroline captures her attention and piques her curiosity. After discovering that Caroline has snuck out, taking her belongings, and leaving her mother bewildered, Lexy's concern grows. The scene hints at deeper layers of relationships and secrets between the characters, along with the tension between Lexy's loyalty to Caroline and her awareness of the underlying familial dynamics. The atmosphere is charged with mystery, setting the stage for Lexy’s quest to find Caroline and understand the circumstances of her flight, foreshadowing the unfolding drama and intrigue to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Missing persons -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Mystery fiction
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EBook-No. 67429
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 6, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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