George Manville Fenn

Broschiertes Buch

A Fluttered Dovecote

Beschreibung

"A Fluttered Dovecote" by George Manville Fenn is a captivating Victorian mystery filled with suspense, romance, and family drama. Set against the backdrop of a sprawling country estate, the novel unfolds with intricate layers of intrigue and betrayal, drawing readers into a web of secrets and scandal. As the plot thickens, Fenn masterfully intertwines elements of mystery and suspense, keeping readers guessing with unexpected twists and turns. Against a backdrop of wealth and privilege, the characters grapple with the consequences of their actions, navigating love and deception in a society bound by rigid social norms. Amidst the lush countryside, the sprawling estate becomes a playground for hidden desires and buried secrets, as the characters' lives intertwine in unexpected ways. As the truth unravels, long-held secrets are exposed, leading to dramatic confrontations and revelations that challenge the very fabric of family loyalty. With its gripping storyline and richly developed characters, "A Fluttered Dovecote" is a must-read for fans of Victorian mysteries, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a world of intrigue and betrayal where nothing is as it seems.

Autor

George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. He also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 225g
• ISBN-13: 9789361424571
• ISBN-10: 9361424572
• Artikelnr.: 70388514