The Summons (1920)

By A.E.W. Mason

Book Overview

The Summons is a novel written by Alfred Edward Woodley Mason and published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Austin, who receives a mysterious summons from his estranged father, a wealthy businessman. Richard sets out to meet his father, but upon arrival, he discovers that his father has passed away and left him a substantial inheritance.As Richard begins to explore his newfound wealth, he becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal. He uncovers a sinister plot involving his father's business associates, who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the inheritance. With the help of his father's loyal secretary, Richard sets out to uncover the truth and protect his inheritance.The Summons is a thrilling tale of mystery, romance, and suspense. Mason's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the characters and settings to life, making the reader feel as though they are right there alongside Richard as he navigates the dangerous world of high finance and corporate greed. This book is a must-read for fans of classic mystery and suspense novels.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: 1165109549
• ISBN13: 9781165109548
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"