George A Birmingham

The Search Party George A Birmingham

When the mysterious Mr. Guy Theodore Red, books a six month's lease of Rosivera, an isolated house on Lord Manton's estate. He pays his rent in advance and assumed the wish to be let alone. But when Dr. Lucius O'Grady is summoned to Rosivera in the middle of the night to attend a sick servant he discovers inadvertently, secrets which the house shelters. He is detained...not against his will, for the detention nets him 5 pounds a day, as a captive. If not for Miss Adeline Maud Blow, his fiancée, his captivity would have been undisturbed for some time. But Miss Blow organizes the search party and it is thru her energetic scouring the country five other captives, who has wandered too close to the house of mystery are brought in to join the doctor. The undaunted Miss Blow finally succeeds in persuading the local authorities to search the house, the Doctor and Miss Blow and the other men are returned to their families. The hospitable anarchist escapes unhurt so the comedy comes to its merry close. We are pleased to present this easier-to-read, specially formatted Classic Fiction Story For your Reading Pleasure. Riley's Bookshelf has partnered with Kick at Darkness. It is a non-profit organization working to raise awareness and helping survivors heal from sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, child abuse, or hate crimes. With the purchase of each book you buy one handmade crocheted scarf will be donated to Kick at Darkness. For more information please visit www. KickatDarkness.com Be sure to look for more great stories at www. RileysBookshelf.com