The Scarlet Feather (1909)

By Houghton Townley

Book Overview

The Scarlet Feather is a novel written by Houghton Townley and published in 1909. The story is set in London and revolves around the lives of two young women, Violet and Doris, who are sisters and work as seamstresses. They are struggling to make ends meet and dream of a better life. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they are hired by a wealthy society woman, Lady Charlewood, to create a dress for her daughter's debutante ball. The sisters are thrilled to have such a prestigious client and put all their efforts into creating the perfect dress. However, things take a dark turn when Lady Charlewood is found murdered on the night of the ball, and the sisters become the prime suspects. They must clear their names and find the real killer before it's too late. The Scarlet Feather is a thrilling murder mystery that explores themes of class, wealth, and ambition. It is a gripping tale that keeps 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116722695X
• ISBN13: 9781167226953
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"