| Author |
Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946 |
| Title |
The Cinema Murder
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Cinema Murder" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story appears to revolve around Philip Romilly, a discontented young man who returns to his hometown of Detton Magna, only to discover unsettling changes in the life of Beatrice, his former fiancée. The narrative sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of jealousy, identity, and moral dilemmas, indicating themes of betrayal and the dark undercurrents of human relationships. At the start of the book, Philip arrives at Detton Magna in grim weather and navigates a world that feels desolate and oppressive. He is soon confronted with a starkly transformed Beatrice, who now possesses luxuries he cannot comprehend, suggesting a betrayal of their past. Their encounter reveals tension and unresolved feelings, as Philip probes her about the source of her newfound riches, leading to a revelation of her engagement to his cousin, Douglas. This initial setting underlines Philip's turmoil and introduces a mystery that he must contend with as he grapples with his emotions and the societal constraints surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10371 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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