The Mystery Of A Shipyard (1902) - Richard Henry Savage

""The Mystery of a Shipyard"" is a novel written by Richard Henry Savage and was first published in 1902. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named John Rawn who owns a large shipyard. Rawn's daughter, Marion, is engaged to a young man named George Randolph, who works at the shipyard as an engineer. However, when a series of mysterious events occur at the shipyard, including the death of a worker and the sabotage of a ship, Randolph becomes a suspect. As the investigation into the incidents unfolds, Randolph and Marion work together to uncover the truth and clear his name. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a detective, a journalist, and a group of labor activists. The novel explores themes of industrialization, class conflict, and the power dynamics between workers and management. It also touches on the role of the media in shaping public opinion and the moral responsibility of those in positions of power. Overall, ""The Mystery of a Shipyard"" is a thrilling mystery novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic issues of the early 20th century.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.

EAN: 9781437312843