The Summit House Mystery; Or, The Earthly Purgatory

By L. (Lily) Dougall

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the Appalachian wilderness, a man seeking a fresh start finds himself entangled in a web of secrets, unspoken anxieties, and mysterious residents.

Genres

Crime/Mystery Literature Fiction

Released

2017-07-24

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Summary

"The Summit House Mystery; Or, The Earthly Purgatory" by L. Dougall is an early 20th century novel set in the Appalachian Mountains of Georgia, which explores the life of Neil Durgan, the last of his rich family, dealing with loss. The story opens with Neil traveling through Deer Cove, burdened by memories. He finds a cabin owned by Adam, a former slave, showing different social classes. Soon, he gets to the Summit House, where two mysterious sisters, Miss Hermie and Miss Birdie, live. Hermie's sister, Bertha, is nervous about Neil being there. The story hints at secrets and past mistakes as their lives become connected by society and expectations.