Publisher's Synopsis
A Baffling Quest is a novel written by Richard Dowling and first published in 1891. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Frank Standish, who finds himself embroiled in a complex and mysterious quest. The quest begins when Frank inherits a valuable diamond from his late uncle, but soon discovers that the diamond is the key to a much larger puzzle. Frank must decipher a series of clues and riddles in order to uncover the true nature of his uncle's legacy and unlock the secrets of a hidden treasure. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman who becomes his ally, as well as a host of villains who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the diamond. With twists and turns at every corner, A Baffling Quest is a thrilling adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.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.
