"The Dead Letter: An American Romance" by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor is a gripping tale set in 19th-century America, where love and justice collide after the shocking murder of Henry Moreland. The story follows Richard Redfield, a law student working in the Dead Letter office, as he deals with the aftermath of the terrible killing, which leaves Henry’s fiancée, Eleanor Argyll, devastated. An undelivered letter surfaces just before Henry's murder, while a violent storm sets the stage for tragedy, leaving Richard entangled in an investigation, all while secretly falling for the grieving Eleanor. Dark secrets are revealed as Richard seeks the truth, and characters confront love and devotion.
The Dead Letter: An American Romance
By Metta Victoria Fuller Victor
In this novel, the death of a young man unleashes a whirlwind of hidden letters, forbidden love, and the desperate search for truth.
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About the AuthorMetta Victor, who used the pen name Seeley Regester among others, was an American novelist, credited with authoring one of the first detective novels in the United States. She wrote more than 100 dime novels, pioneering the field.
Metta Victor, who used the pen name Seeley Regester among others, was an American novelist, credited with authoring one of the first detective novels in the United States. She wrote more than 100 dime novels, pioneering the field.
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