In "Tregarthen's Wife," Fred M. White tells the tale of Mary Blenkiron, an American heiress and the owner of three successful daily papers. Together with her companion Miriam Murch, she travels to Tregarthen, the land of her ancestors, and meets the mysterious man simply known as Tregarthen. The island is known to be strictly off-limits to...More
Fred M. White (1859–1935) penned a variety of novels and short stories. He was the author of the six "Doom of London" science-fiction tales, in which London was beset by various disasters. Additionally, he pioneered the spy story genre, and in 2003, his 1899 series "The Romance of the Secret Service Fund" was edited by Douglas G. Greene and published by Battered Silicon Dispatch Box. White's writing during and after the First World War was evidently influenced by his sons' wartime experiences. His novel "The Seed of Empire" (1916) provides a detailed account of early trench warfare, with historically accurate locations and events. Several novels published in the 1920s dealt with the social changes caused by the war and the difficulties...More
Fred M. White (1859–1935) penned a variety of novels and short stories. He was the author of the six "Doom of London" science-fiction tales, in which London was beset by various disasters. Additionally, he pioneered the spy story genre, and in 2003, his 1899 series "The Romance of the Secret Service Fund" was edited by Douglas G. Greene and published by Battered Silicon Dispatch Box. White's writing during and after the First World War was evidently influenced by his sons' wartime experiences. His novel "The Seed of Empire" (1916) provides a detailed account of early trench warfare, with historically accurate locations and events. Several novels published in the 1920s dealt with the social changes caused by the war and the difficulties faced by ex-soldiers in adjusting to civilian life.
Book Summary
In "Tregarthen's Wife," Fred M. White tells the tale of Mary Blenkiron, an American heiress and the owner of three successful daily papers. Together with her companion Miriam Murch, she travels to Tregarthen, the land of her ancestors, and meets the mysterious man simply known as Tregarthen. The island is known to be strictly off-limits to tourists, and Tregarthen warns Mary that she risks imprisonment if she stays. As Mary becomes more drawn to Tregarthen, she uncovers secrets about her family's past and the island's history. With his skillful storytelling and vivid descriptions, White creates a suspenseful and engaging novel that explores themes of power, greed, and love.
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