The Gravedigger (1916) - Fred Emerson Brooks - Bog

The Gravedigger is a novel written by Fred Emerson Brooks and published in 1916. The story is set in a small New England town and revolves around the life of a gravedigger named John Gray. Gray, a quiet and reserved man, spends his days digging graves and attending to the dead. Despite his profession, he is well-respected in the community for his hard work and dedication to his job.One day, Gray is approached by a wealthy businessman named Henry Larkin, who offers him a large sum of money to bury his daughter secretly in the middle of the night. Gray is hesitant but eventually agrees to the job. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when Larkin's daughter is discovered missing, and Gray becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance.As the investigation unfolds, Gray's past is brought to light, and the town begins to turn against him. The novel explores themes of justice, morality, and the power of rumors and gossip in a small town. It also delves into the complexities of human nature and the lengths people will go to protect their reputations and interests.Overall, The Gravedigger is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social dynamics of a small community in early 20th century America.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.