Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
The Mystery of the Secret Band - Unraveling a Small Town Mystery of Friendship and Intrigue - cover

The Mystery of the Secret Band - Unraveling a Small Town Mystery of Friendship and Intrigue

Edith Lavell

Publisher: Good Press

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

In "The Mystery of the Secret Band," Edith Lavell masterfully weaves a tapestry of intrigue and suspense, drawing readers into a vivid narrative rich with enigmatic characters and clever plot twists. Set against the backdrop of a closely-knit community, the novel employs a lyrical prose style that enhances the emotional depth and tension, engaging the audience in a rollercoaster of discovery and revelation. Lavell's writing not only reflects the conventions of early 20th-century mystery literature, but also hints at the burgeoning themes of social commentary, exploring issues of trust, deception, and familial loyalty, ultimately posing profound questions about human nature. Edith Lavell, an esteemed writer known for her keen observations of social intricacies, drew inspiration from her own experiences in small towns where the unseen often lurked beneath the surface of everyday life. Her thorough understanding of human psychology and social dynamics informed her characters'Äô motivations and relationships, allowing readers to connect intimately with their dilemmas. Lavell's extensive background in literary studies and her participation in the lively intellectual circles of her time undoubtedly sculpted her narrative style and thematic choices. I highly recommend "The Mystery of the Secret Band" to fans of classic mystery literature and those intrigued by nuanced character studies. Lavell's adept storytelling invites readers to unravel the layers of secrecy alongside richly drawn characters, making it a compelling addition to any literary collection.
Available since: 10/12/2023.
Print length: 112 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Mermaid Academy: Maya and Rainbow - Maya and Rainbow - cover

    Mermaid Academy: Maya and...

    Julie Sykes, Linda Chapman

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series.
    Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!
    Maya loves studying at Mermaid Academy. She just wishes her playful dolphin, Rainbow, would take school seriously too. But when they get lost on a school trip and Maya can't magic a Bubble Tunnel home, things get very serious indeed! Can their friends find them before a sea monster does?
    Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.
    Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble, Cora and Sparkle and Amber and Flash.
    Show book
  • Peek-A-Boo At The Zoo Sound Book - cover

    Peek-A-Boo At The Zoo Sound Book

    Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Children will explore fun facts about different zoo animals with this colorful book featuring real photographs and sounds. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life animals to photographs than to illustrations.  Did you know a family of lions is called a pride?  Or, that the cheetah is the fastest land animal.  From a lion to a parrot, this book teaches children about all of their furry zoo friends!  Other books in the Photo Fun Fact Series includes:  Monster Machines, Rescue Ready, and Barnyard Babies.
    Show book
  • Where the World Turns Wild - cover

    Where the World Turns Wild

    Nicola Penfold

    • 0
    • 3
    • 0
    Juniper Greene lives in a walled city from which nature has been banished, following the outbreak of a deadly man-made disease many years earlier. While most people seem content to live in such a cage, she and her little brother Bear have always known about their resistance to the disease, and dream of escaping into the wild. To the one place humans have survived outside of cities. To where their mother is.
    When scientists discover that the siblings provide the key to fighting the disease, the pair must flee for their lives. As they cross the barren Buffer Zone and journey into the unknown, Juniper and Bear can only guess at the dangers that lie ahead. Nature can be cruel as well as kind... Will they ever find the home they've been searching for?
    A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from a fresh new voice in children's fiction. Perfect for fans of THE EXPLORER, THE LAST WILD and THE ISLAND AT THE END OF EVERYTHING.
    Show book
  • The Missing Magic - cover

    The Missing Magic

    Gareth P. Jones

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities!
    
    Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case.
    
    It's the first day of Magicon, the world's biggest magic convention, and everyone is in town for the event. But when all the magic in Haventry suddenly goes missing, it's up to YOU to find out who took it and get it back in time for the opening ceremony! Should you tail the head of the powerful Magic Circle, Grandmaster Dimbleby, or does the newly crowned king of the elves raise your suspicions? Could Cressida the Evil Enchantress be too obvious a suspect, or is Moonbeam the meditating unicorn deceptively innocent? YOU decide! And you better do so quickly, because without magic to harness it, an ancient monster is rising from its century-long sleep under the town…
    
    With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you'll solve the mystery every time!
    
    A fantastically imaginative detective story for readers looking for an interactive adventure.
    Show book
  • Raining Strawberries at Wimbledon - cover

    Raining Strawberries at Wimbledon

    Anthea Turner, Wendy Turner

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    There's huge excitement at Buckingham Palace when King Charles and Queen Camilla receive a surprise invite from Princess Kate: to watch her
    and Prince William play Andy Murray and Heather Watson at a charity match on Wimbledon's famous Centre Court!
    But things go messily wrong when Kate and William discover Harry the Hero Rat's stash of strawberries… and Charles and Camilla find
    themselves serving for the match instead! But will they win…?!
    Show book
  • In Between Worlds - The Journey of the Famine Girls - cover

    In Between Worlds - The Journey...

    Nicola Pierce

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    In 1849, the Thomas Arbuthnot set sail for Australia.
    
    Onboard were 194 Irish girls.
    I heard the emotion in Sarah's voice as she asked, 'Will we ever come back?'
    'Come back where?'
    'Home,' said Sarah. 'Do you think we will ever see Ireland again?'
    Maggie and Sarah are on their way to Australia. Their homes and their lives have been devastated by famine, with death coming to so many. Even when they sought refuge in the workhouse they found horror and heartbreak there.
    When the girls are given the chance of a new life on the other side of the world, they know they have to say yes – no matter the price.
    On board ship, they are caught in between worlds. How will they find the courage and strength to build new lives in a strange land?
    Show book