The Dangerfield Talisman by J. J. Connington

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Author Connington, J. J., 1880-1947
LoC No. 27004054
Title The Dangerfield Talisman
Original Publication Boston, MA: Little, Brown, and Company, 1926, copyright 1927.
Note Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Brian Raiter
Summary "The Dangerfield Talisman" by J. J. Connington is a novel likely written in the late 1920s. The story unfolds in a setting rich with interpersonal dynamics among a group of characters gathered at Friocksheim, a historic estate. Central to the plot is the titular Talisman, an heirloom of significant value within the Dangerfield family, which both draws admiration and envy from the characters present, setting the stage for potential intrigue and conflict. The opening of the book introduces several key characters engaged in a bridge game, highlighting their relationships and personal concerns. Eileen Cressage, one of the players, is preoccupied with mounting debts and the allure of the Dangerfield Talisman, which she believes could alleviate her financial struggles. Meanwhile, the atmosphere anticipates tension, as Wraxall, a collector, aims to obtain the Talisman, and secretive discussions hint at underlying motives among the guests. As the plot unfolds, themes of wealth, reputation, and the consequences of desire begin to emerge, particularly with the foreshadowing of challenges surrounding the Talisman itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Jewelry theft -- Fiction
Subject Country homes -- England -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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