The Mysterious State Room A Tale Of The Mississippi

By J.H. Ingraham

Book Overview

The Mysterious State Room is a novel written by J. H. Ingraham. The story is set in the Mississippi River region and follows the main character, Captain Reginald Guyton, as he navigates through a series of mysterious events. The novel begins with Guyton being hired to transport a wealthy and beautiful woman, Miss Marian Earle, and her father down the Mississippi River. However, as they travel, strange things begin to happen. Guyton discovers a locked state room on his boat that no one seems to know anything about. He also starts to suspect that Miss Earle and her father are not who they claim to be. As the story progresses, Guyton becomes more and more entangled in the mystery surrounding the state room and the Earles. He is aided in his investigation by a young lawyer named Harry Lindsay and a former slave named Pompey. Together, they uncover a plot to steal a valuable inheritance and must race against time to stop it. The Mysterious State Room is a thrilling tale full of intrigue, suspense, and unexpected twists. Ingraham's vivid descriptions of the Mississippi River and its surroundings add depth and atmosphere to the story. The novel also touches on themes of class, race, and morality, making it a thought-provoking read. Overall, The Mysterious State Room is a classic example of 19th-century American literature and a must-read for fans of the genre.It was midnight, and all slept in the vast cabins, all on board the immense steamer, save the watch on deck. But Louise and Genevieve were awake, and so was the prisoner. Beside his door heavily slept the officer, trusting to the chains to bind, and the waters to keep his charge in safety. Softly Genevieve opened the door of her state-room and stole forth into the cabin. The swinging lamp burned dimly and cast a pale glare around. She crossed to the state-room of the prisoner.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: 1162702982
• ISBN13: 9781162702988
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"