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The Plains of Silence is a novel written by Alice Askew and published in 1907. The story centers around a young woman named Rosamund who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England and travel to the Australian outback with her husband, Harry. The couple faces many challenges as they try to adapt to their new environment and the harsh conditions of the wilderness.As they struggle to survive, Rosamund becomes increasingly isolated and lonely, longing for the companionship and familiarity of her former life. She meets a mysterious stranger named Jack, who offers her solace and a chance for escape from her difficult situation. However, as she becomes more involved with Jack, Rosamund begins to question his true intentions and the consequences of her actions.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. It also touches on issues of gender roles and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated society. The Plains of Silence is a compelling and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the Australian outback and the human experience.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.

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This second volume of supernatural detectives includes the eight Aylmer Vance stories, about an investigator of strange phenomena (originally published in 1914), and the ten stories of The Methods of Morris Klaw (first published in 1913-1914). Klaw is an eccentric detective who utilizes emotional imprints and follows cycles of crime to solve criminal mysteries.

The Plains of Silence is a novel written by Alice Askew in 1907. The story is set in the vast plains of Australia, where a young woman named Judith Lee lives with her father and brother on their farm. Judith is a strong and independent woman who dreams of a life beyond the plains. However, her dreams are shattered when her father dies, leaving her and her brother to run the farm alone.As Judith struggles to keep the farm afloat, she meets a mysterious stranger named Jack Carfax. Jack is a wealthy landowner who is fascinated by Judith's strength and resilience. Despite their different backgrounds, Judith and Jack fall in love and begin a passionate affair.However, their happiness is short-lived when Judith's brother becomes involved in a dangerous plot to steal Jack's land. Judith is torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for Jack. As tensions rise and violence erupts, Judith must make a choice that will change her life forever.The Plains of Silence is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for independence in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. Askew's vivid descriptions of the Australian outback and her complex characters make this a compelling read that will stay with readers long after they finish the last page.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.