The Mystery Of Metropolisville

The Mystery Of Metropolisville

Edward Eggleston

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Género policíaco y de misterio
ISBN:
9781432500344
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The Mystery of Metropolisville is a novel written by Edward Eggleston. The story is set in the fictional town of Metropolisville, which is a rapidly growing industrial city in the late 19th century. The town is characterized by its factories, mills, and bustling streets, and is home to a diverse group of people, including wealthy industrialists, working-class laborers, and immigrants.The novel revolves around a mystery that arises when a wealthy businessman named Mr. Henderson disappears without a trace. The disappearance sets off a chain of events that leads to the discovery of corruption and scandal in the town’s political and business circles.The main character of the novel is a young newspaper reporter named Phil Brent, who is determined to uncover the truth behind Mr. Henderson’s disappearance. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a fiery suffragette, a corrupt politician, and a group of labor activists.As Brent delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to tear the town apart. The novel explores themes of power, greed, and justice, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in a rapidly changing industrial city.Overall, The Mystery of Metropolisville is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political realities of late 19th-century America.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.

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