John Esten Cooke

Broschiertes Buch

The Maurice Mystery (1885)

Beschreibung

The Maurice Mystery is a novel written by John Esten Cooke and was first published in 1885. The story revolves around a young man named Maurice, who is the heir to a wealthy estate in Virginia. However, when his father suddenly dies, Maurice is left with a mystery to solve. His father's will states that he has hidden a large sum of money within the estate, and Maurice must find it in order to claim his inheritance.As Maurice sets out to solve the mystery, he is aided by his childhood friend, Frank, and a beautiful young woman named Daisy. Together, they navigate the twists and turns of the estate, encountering a cast of intriguing characters along the way. From the eccentric housekeeper to the mysterious stranger who seems to be following them, Maurice and his companions must use all their wits to uncover the truth.As the mystery deepens, Maurice begins to suspect that his father's death may not have been natural. With danger lurking around every corner, Maurice and his friends must race against time to solve the mystery and claim their rightful inheritance.Filled with suspense, intrigue, and romance, The Maurice Mystery is a classic novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

John Esten Cooke (November 3, 1830 September 27, 1886) was a novelist, writer, and poet from the United States. He was the poet Philip Pendleton Cooke's brother. During the American Civil War, Cooke served as a staff officer in the Confederate States Army cavalry for Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart then, after Stuart's death, for Brig. Gen. William N. Pendleton. Flora, Stuart's wife, was Cooke's first cousin. Cooke was born on November 3, 1830 in Winchester, Virginia, as one of 13 children (five of whom survived childhood) to Bermuda-born planter and lawyer John R. Cooke and Maria Pendleton Cooke. He was born on the family's plantation, "Ambler's Hill," in the Shenandoah Valley near Winchester, Virginia. The family estate to which the Cookes had relocated burned destroyed in 1838. The family relocated to Charles Town, Virginia, and then to Richmond, Virginia, in 1840. Cooke briefly studied and practiced law in Richmond at his father's urging, but dropped out in 1849 when continued financial difficulties stopped him from enrolling at the University of Virginia. In 1851, he founded a law firm with his father, but his writing frequently interfered with his work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 365g
• ISBN-13: 9781104254087
• ISBN-10: 1104254085
• Artikelnr.: 26229722