A Court of Inquiry

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A Court of Inquiry

by Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond

EN·~4 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
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A COURT OF INQUIRY - By GRACE S. RICHMOND

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Copyright, 1909, 1916, by Doubleday, Page & Company

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COPYRIGHT, 1901, BY PERRY MASON COMPANY COPYRIGHT, 1902, BY THE CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY COPYRIGHT, 1907, BY PERRY MASON COMPANY COPYRIGHT, 1908, 1909, BY THE CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY

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TO - C. R. P. and M. B. P.

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PART I

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A Court of Inquiry - and Other Tales - I - ALTHEA

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II. CAMELLIA

14:26
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III. DAHLIA

13:02
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IV. RHODORA

14:28
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V. AZALEA

13:59

Description

In a modest house with four oddly specific guest rooms, the narrator treats each space as a stage for a rotating cast of friends. The men’s rooms have settled into a comfortable familiarity, while the women’s chambers are reserved for the “nicest” of the narrator’s female companions. A light, witty tone runs through the domestic choreography, as the Skeptic, the Philosopher, and a cheerful Lad drift in and out, each adding their own peculiar commentary.

When Althea arrives, sent by a concerned mother, her bright presence instantly brightens the white‑tiled room meant only for the most genteel guests. The Skeptic’s dry humor, the Gay Lady’s radiant smile, and the Lad’s practical touches all mingle in a scene that feels both intimate and slightly theatrical. Their playful banter hints at deeper conversations and gentle mysteries that will unfold as the house continues to fill with characters, each room promising its own little tale.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (270K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-06-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond

Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond

1866–1959

Known for warmhearted popular fiction, this American novelist wrote stories that blended romance, family life, and small-town character. She is especially remembered for the Dr. R. P. Burns books and for the holiday favorite On Christmas Day in the Morning.

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