Publisher's Synopsis
The Silent Partner is a gripping mystery novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. The story revolves around a young woman named Kate who is forced to marry a wealthy older man named John. Despite the marriage being arranged by her father, Kate soon finds herself falling in love with John and they begin a happy life together. However, their happiness is short-lived when John is found dead in his study, and Kate becomes the prime suspect in his murder.As the investigation unfolds, Kate discovers that John had many secrets and enemies, and she must navigate through a web of deceit and betrayal to clear her name. Along the way, she is aided by a mysterious and enigmatic man named Arthur, who seems to know more about John's death than he is letting on.As the plot thickens, Kate must unravel the truth behind John's death and confront her own past to find justice. The Silent Partner is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With well-developed characters, a complex plot, and unexpected twists and turns, this book is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.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.
