Captivating Mary Carstairs

Name: Captivating Mary Carstairs
Author: Henry Sydnor Harrison

By Henry Sydnor Harrison

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A circle of urbane acquaintances hatch a scheme that spirals into a series of comic misadventures after they travel to a small town. A conspirator recruits companions, encounters a stranger, and becomes entangled with an attractive woman whose presence shapes a yachtside luncheon, journalistic scoops, and an episode of mistaken identity involving a popular novelist and his double. Social satire, local foibles, thwarted violence, and narrow escapes culminate in a concluding attempt at restitution, blending brisk plotting with ironic reversals and lighthearted commentary on club life and ambition.

About the Author

Henry Sydnor Harrison

Henry Sydnor Harrison was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his contributions to early 20th-century literature. His works often explore themes of personal ambition and societal expectations. Among his notable titles are "Angela's Business," which delves into the complexities of relationships and business, and "Queed: A Novel," a story that examines the life of a young man navigating the challenges of adulthood. Harrison's writing is characterized by its keen psychological insight and engaging narrative style, making him a significant figure in the literary landscape of his time.