"The Red House Mystery" by Duchess is an early 20th-century novel set in the gloomy and isolated Red House. The tale circles around Dr. Darkham, a doctor wrestling with unhappiness, his bitter and unpleasant wife, Mrs. Darkham, their problematic son Edwy, and the captivating Agatha Nesbitt, whose arrival hints at romance and brewing conflict. Right away, the novel creates a somber mood with its descriptions of the Red House and its unhappy inhabitants. The Darkhams struggle with their unhappiness inside the house as Mrs. Darkham is characterized as bitter and Dr. Darkham has open disdain for his marriage and the imperfections of his son Edwy. The couple is described as having marital tension in which they have hints of cheating coming to a head which foreshadows major conflict. The arrival of Agatha Nesbitt brings a spark of hope and beauty, promising significant changes as their lives connect.
The Red House Mystery The Piccadilly Novels
By Duchess
In a gloomy, isolated house filled with discontent, a doctor, his resentful wife, their troubled son, and a beautiful newcomer find their lives entangled, promising secrets and potential romance.
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2017-06-05
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About the AuthorMargaret Wolfe Hungerford, née Hamilton,, was an Irish novelist whose light romantic fiction was popular throughout the English-speaking world in the late 19th century.
Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, née Hamilton,, was an Irish novelist whose light romantic fiction was popular throughout the English-speaking world in the late 19th century.
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