Constance Dunlap by Arthur B. Reeve

Constance Dunlap is a novel written by Arthur B. Reeve and published in 1924. The story follows the life of Constance Dunlap, a young woman who inherits a vast fortune from her deceased father. However, her inheritance comes with a catch: she must marry within a year or lose her wealth. Constance is a strong-willed and independent character, determined to avoid marriage at all costs. She sets out to find a suitable husband, but her search proves to be difficult as she faces opposition from her father's business partners and other potential suitors. As Constance navigates the complexities of high society and her own desires, she must confront the harsh realities of gender roles and societal expectations in the 1920s. Throughout the novel, Reeve explores themes of feminism, class struggle, and the limitations placed on women during this time period. Constance's journey serves as a powerful statement on the oppression of women and the need for social change.

By Arthur B. Reeve · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 12 chapters · 82,684 words

First lines

There was something of the look of the hunted animal brought to bay at last in Carlton Dunlap's face as he let himself into his apartment late one night toward the close of the year.

On his breath was the lingering odor of whisky, yet in his eye and hand none of the effects. He entered quietly, although there was no apparent reason for such excessive caution. Then he locked the door with the utmost care, although there was no apparent reason for caution about that, either.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Arthur B. Reeve
• Date: 1920 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Adventure, Drama
• Length: 82,684 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 2,221 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The book revolves around the protagonist, Constance Dunlap, who constantly finds herself solving various mysteries and crimes.
• Crime Fiction — Constance frequently encounters situations dealing with crime, she fights fraud, and faces blackmail, among others.
• Detective Fiction — The protagonist, though not formally a detective, often adopts a detective role solving cases, making this a fit for the detective fiction genre.
• Adventure — The narrative is filled with thrilling scenes and suspenseful moments that lead Constance into various adventures.

Tags

mystery · thriller · detective · crime · suspense · whodunit · murder · investigation · clue · red herring · plot twist · sleuth

Contents

• THE FORGERS
• THE EMBEZZLERS
• THE GUN RUNNERS
• THE GAMBLERS
• THE EAVESDROPPERS
• THE CLAIRVOYANTS
• THE PLUNGERS
• THE ABDUCTORS
• THE SHOPLIFTERS
• THE BLACKMAILERS
• THE DOPE FIENDS
• THE FUGITIVES

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• The Master Mystery (1936)
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• The Silent Bullet (1920)
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• The Romance of Elaine (1920)
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