Birds of Prey
'Birds of Prey' Summary
The novel opens by introducing the four main characters: Adrian Mountjoy, a charming and manipulative aristocrat; Jasper Redfern, a cunning and ambitious lawyer; Mercy Merrick, a beautiful and enigmatic adventuress; and George Belton, a naive and idealistic young man. Each character has their own scheme in motion, but as their paths intertwine, their plans begin to unravel. Adrian and Jasper form an uneasy alliance to swindle a wealthy widow, while Mercy and George find themselves caught in a web of deceit. The characters' motivations clash, and as the stakes get higher, they must make difficult choices that will ultimately determine their fates. Birds of Prey is a suspenseful and thrilling tale of deception and intrigue, exploring the dark side of human nature and the consequences of playing with fire.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Mary Elizabeth Braddon
England
Mary Elizabeth Braddon (4 October 1835 – 4 February 1915) was an English popular novelist of the Victorian era. She is best known for her 1862 sensation novel Lady Audley's Secret, which has als...
Books by Mary Elizabeth BraddonDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Second Latchkey by Charles Norris Williamson
Jewelry thefts, society parties, clairvoyance, and romance marks this mystery, which is set in England and the US in the early 20th century. (Summary...
The Inspector-General by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol
In the sleepy Russian town of Arzamas, a rumor explodes: a high-ranking official has arrived incognito. Panic ensues as the corrupt officials, led by...
secreto del ahorcado by Charles Dickens
Este relato misterioso se centra en la ejecución de un hombre ahorcado, sin revelar su identidad ni las circunstancias de su muerte. El narrador, cuya...
Mrs. Craddock by W. Somerset Maugham
Mrs. Craddock is a novel that explores the complexities of desire and social convention in Victorian England. The story follows the lives of two indiv...
Secret of Lonesome Cove by Samuel Hopkins Adams
A mysterious body washes ashore in Lonesome Cove, a secluded New England town. The townspeople are quick to dismiss it as a simple accident, but Chest...
813 by Maurice Leblanc
This novel features Arsène Lupin as he navigates the complex political and diplomatic landscape of Europe on the eve of World War I. The story begins...
White Moll by Frank L. Packard
Frank Lucius Packard (February 2, 1877 – February 17, 1942) born in Montreal, Quebec, was a Canadian novelist. Packard is credited with bridging the g...
The Lady With the Dog and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov
"The Lady with the Dog" is a short story by Anton Chekhov. First published in 1899, it describes an adulterous affair between an unhappily married Mos...
Number Seventeen by Louis Tracy
Number Seventeen is a gripping mystery novel that follows the investigation into the murder of a young widow in her London apartment. The case is take...
Chalk Face by Waldo Frank
Chalk Face, a psychological thriller by Waldo Frank, delves into the intricate relationship between a young physician and a murderer. The physician,...
Reviews for Birds of Prey
No reviews posted or approved, yet...