The Maurice Mystery (1885)

The Maurice Mystery is a novel written by John Esten Cooke and first published in 1885. The story is set in Virginia during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War. The book follows the character of Maurice, a young man who returns home to his family's plantation after serving in the Union Army. Upon his return, he discovers that his father has been murdered and his sister has disappeared. Maurice sets out to uncover the truth behind his father's murder and his sister's disappearance, and in doing so, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy his family and their way of life. Along the way, Maurice falls in love with a young woman named Blanche, who helps him in his quest for justice. The Maurice Mystery is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge, set against the backdrop of a changing society struggling to come to terms with the aftermath of war.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.