Publisher's Synopsis
The Mystery Of The Locks is a novel written by E. W. Howe and published in 1885. The story is set in the small town of Lockhaven and revolves around a mysterious series of events that occur after the locks on the canal are changed. The townspeople are left puzzled and frightened as strange occurrences take place, including the disappearance of a young girl and the murder of a prominent citizen. The protagonist of the story is a young lawyer named James Wilson, who takes it upon himself to solve the mystery and bring the culprit to justice. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful young woman, a retired detective, and a group of suspicious lockkeepers. As the story unfolds, Wilson must navigate a web of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth behind the locks and the events that have shaken the town to its core. The Mystery Of The Locks is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.
