An Odd Situation (1893)

An Odd Situation is a novel written by Stanley Waterloo and published in 1893. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young man named Ned, who finds himself in an unusual situation. Ned is a struggling writer who is trying to make a name for himself in the literary world. One day, he receives a letter from an unknown woman who claims to be his wife. Ned is shocked and confused as he has no recollection of ever getting married. The woman, whose name is Laura, insists that they were married in a small town in Iowa a few years ago. She also claims that they have a child together, a fact that Ned finds difficult to believe. Despite his doubts, Ned decides to travel to Iowa to investigate the matter further. As Ned delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that things are not as straightforward as they seem. He encounters a host of strange characters, including a wealthy businessman, a scheming lawyer, and a mysterious woman who seems to be following him. Ned must navigate through these obstacles to uncover the truth about his supposed marriage and child. An Odd Situation is a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Waterloo's writing style is engaging and descriptive, painting vivid pictures of the characters and settings. The novel explores themes of identity, memory, and the consequences of one's actions. Overall, An Odd Situation is a compelling read that will leave the reader guessing 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.