Great Porter Square V1: A Mystery (1885)

By Benjamin Leopold Farjeon

Book Overview

Great Porter Square V1: A Mystery is a suspenseful novel written by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon and originally published in 1885. The story is set in Victorian London, where a series of mysterious events occur in the bustling Great Porter Square. The plot revolves around a young woman named Lizzie Mellish, who is employed as a housekeeper in one of the houses in the square. When a murder takes place in the house next door, Lizzie becomes embroiled in the investigation and sets out to uncover the truth behind the crime.As Lizzie delves deeper into the mystery, she encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a wealthy businessman, a suspicious doctor, and a group of shady characters who seem to be involved in the crime. Along the way, Lizzie must navigate the twists and turns of the investigation while also dealing with her own personal demons.The novel is a masterful blend of mystery, suspense, and Victorian-era atmosphere, with vivid descriptions of the bustling city and its inhabitants. Farjeon's writing is engaging and immersive, drawing the reader into the story and keeping them hooked until the very end. Great Porter Square V1: A Mystery is a must-read for fans of classic detective novels and historical fiction.In Three Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164898361
• ISBN13: 9781164898368
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"