Publisher's Synopsis
The Unknown Lady: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Justus Miles Foreman and first published in 1911. The story is set in New York City and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy woman named Mrs. van Ryn. The police are unable to solve the case, and it falls to a group of amateur detectives to unravel the mystery.The main character is a young man named John Schuyler, who becomes obsessed with the case after meeting the victim's daughter, Alice. Together with his friend, the journalist Richard Fleming, and a retired detective named Mr. Gryce, John sets out to uncover the truth about Mrs. van Ryn's disappearance.As they delve deeper into the case, the amateur detectives uncover a web of lies and secrets surrounding the victim's family and friends. They encounter a cast of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a suspicious doctor, and a mysterious woman known only as ""the unknown lady.""The novel is a classic example of the detective genre, with a complex plot and a number of twists and turns. It also explores themes of class, wealth, and power in early 20th century America. Overall, The Unknown Lady: A Novel is an engaging and suspenseful read that will keep readers guessing 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.
