A Valuable Gift by Carolyn Wells
"A Valuable Gift" by Carolyn Wells: Plot Summary: The story revolves around a young woman named Margaret who inherits a valuable diamond necklace from her recently deceased grandmother. However, the necklace has a curse attached to it, and Margaret soon finds herself in a series of unfortunate events after inheriting it. The novel explores themes of greed, superstition, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond one's control.
By Carolyn Wells · First published 1920 · Genre: Children's Literature, Mystery, Adventure · 311 words
First lines
Old Father Time, one day In his study, so they say, Was indulging in a surreptitious nap, When from his drowsy dreams He was wakened, as it seems, By a timid but persistent little rap.
He yawned and rubbed his eyes In indolent surprise, Then slowly he arose from where he sat; He opened wide his door, And nearly tumbled o'er The figure that stood waiting on the mat.
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A Valuable Gift is listed on Textopian as a short story by Carolyn Wells, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Carolyn Wells
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Mystery, Adventure
- Length: 311 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is targeted at younger audiences and its language, plot, and themes are tailored for them.
- Mystery — The plot involves a mysterious event and its resolution, aligning it with the mystery genre.
- Adventure — The story includes venturous events and happenings which categorizes it under the adventure genre.
Tags
mystery · suspense · detective · crime · thriller · investigation · plot twist · clues · secrets · intrigue · characters · narrative