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Mad Barbara is a novel by Warwick Deeping, published in 1908. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small English town and follows the life of Barbara, a young woman who is considered to be mentally unstable. Her father, a wealthy businessman, is ashamed of her and keeps her... Read Full Overview

Mad Barbara is a novel written by Warwick Deeping and first published in 1908. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Barbara. She is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and lives a privileged life in London. However,... Read Full Overview

Barbara Purcell discovered her father, dead, a sword through his heart. The only clue to his murderer is a short chain of gold with a knot of pearls for a button, seemingly torn from a man's coat. And so began another historical novel, set in the decaying upper class of England... Read Full Overview

Barbara Purcell discovered her father, dead, a sword through his heart. The only clue to his murderer is a short chain of gold with a knot of pearls for a button, seemingly torn from a man's coat. And so began another historical novel, set in the decaying upper class of England... Read Full Overview

In the little music-house in his garden overlooking the Park of St. James's, Sir Lionel Purcell--Knight--lay dead, with his cloak half thrown across his face and one hand still gripping the hilt of his sword. The door of the music-room stood ajar, giving a glimpse of the autumn... Read Full Overview

In the little music-house in his garden overlooking the Park of St. James's, Sir Lionel Purcell--Knight--lay dead, with his cloak half thrown across his face and one hand still gripping the hilt of his sword. The door of the music-room stood ajar, giving a glimpse of the autumn... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview