The Bank Tragedy: A Novel (1890)

By Mary R.P. Hatch

Book Overview

The Bank Tragedy: A Novel is a book written by Mary R. Platt Hatch and published in 1890. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Murrays and the Wards, who are connected through a tragic event that takes place at a bank. The bank is owned by Mr. Ward, who is also the father of the beautiful and virtuous Grace. The Murrays, on the other hand, are a wealthy and influential family in the town. The story begins with the marriage of Grace and Mr. Murray's son, Harry. However, their happiness is short-lived when the bank is robbed and Mr. Ward is killed. The Murrays and the Wards are devastated by the loss and are determined to find the culprits. As the investigation progresses, secrets are revealed, and the families are forced to confront their own flaws and weaknesses. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, greed, and redemption. It also sheds light on the societal issues of the time, such as the class divide and the corrupt banking system. Overall, The Bank Tragedy: A Novel is a gripping tale of tragedy and drama that captures the reader's attention from beginning to end. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and classic literature.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437268625
• ISBN13: 9781437268621
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"