Nightshade (1922) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163882139)

Nightshade is a novel written by Charles Stevens Remington and was first published in 1922. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Mary Trent who finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls in love with a man who is not what he seems. Mary Trent is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is trying to make a life for herself in New York City. She is working as a secretary for a wealthy businessman when she meets a charming and handsome man named John Haverhill. John is everything that Mary has ever wanted in a man, and she quickly falls in love with him. However, Mary soon discovers that John is not who he appears to be. He is involved in a dangerous criminal underworld and is using Mary to help him carry out his illegal activities. Mary is torn between her love for John and her desire to do the right thing. As the story unfolds, Mary finds herself in increasingly dangerous situations. She must use all of her wit and intelligence to navigate the treacherous world of John's criminal associates. Along the way, she meets a number of intriguing characters, including a detective who is hot on John's trail and a mysterious woman who seems to know more than she is letting on. Nightshade is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. Remington's writing is vivid and compelling, drawing readers into the world of Mary Trent and the dangerous men who surround her. The book is a classic of early 20th-century literature and remains a popular read today.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.

Author: Charles Stevens Remington
ISBN-10: 1163882135
ISBN-13: 9781163882139
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 78
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d