The lost charm by Roy Norton
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About this eBook
| Author | Norton, Roy, 1869-1942 |
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| Title | The lost charm |
| Original Publication | New York: Street and Smith Corporation, 1923. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Summary | "The Lost Charm" by Roy Norton is a crime fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mystery of a stagecoach robbery, exploring themes of deception, friendship, and justice. Set against the backdrop of the American West, it combines elements of adventure and detective work as the protagonist seeks to uncover the truth behind the heist and exonerate an innocent man. The narrative follows David, a quick-witted and resourceful character, as he investigates a recent stage robbery that has rocked his community. The storyline begins with David learning about the theft of a substantial amount of money belonging to the unscrupulous businessman Tom Shaughnessy. As he delves deeper, David uncovers a convoluted scheme involving betrayal, questionable alliances, and hidden identities. He discovers key evidence tying Shaughnessy to the robbery, including a distinctive watch charm. With the help of his partners, David devises a plan to confront Shaughnessy, ultimately leading to the restoration of justice for the wrongly accused and the revelation of the dark undertones of greed and manipulation. As David emerges triumphant, the themes of loyalty and cunning shine through in this engaging tale of mystery and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Gold miners -- Fiction |
| Subject | Robbery -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71816 |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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