The Lady in Blue by Fred M. White
The story follows the adventures of a young woman, Lady Mary, who is forced to flee her home in England after her father is accused of a crime he did not commit. She finds refuge in a small French village, where she is taken in by a kindly old woman. Lady Mary soon discovers that the village is haunted by a mysterious figure known as the Lady in Blue. She is determined to uncover the truth behind the ghostly apparition, and soon finds herself embroiled in a dangerous mystery involving a secret society, a hidden treasure, and a powerful enemy. As Lady Mary delves deeper into the mystery, she must use her wits and courage to outwit her enemies and save the village from destruction. Along the way, she discovers the power of friendship and the strength of the human spirit.
By Fred M. White · First published 1918 · Genre: Mystery, Romance, Historical Fiction · 38 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: Borrowed Plumes
- Chapter 2: The Ivory Mask
- Chapter 3: Missing
- Chapter 4: A Press Mystery
- Chapter 5: The Torn Cuff
- Chapter 6: What the "herald" Knew
- Chapter 7: "Find the Lady."
- Chapter 8: "Number 17."
- Chapter 9: The Stage Box
- Chapter 10: The First Avenue
- Chapter 11: "Not Known."
- Chapter 12: Baris Court
- Chapter 13: The Woman Speaks
- Chapter 14: The Woman in Blue
- Chapter 15: Drawn Blank
- Chapter 16: Enter the Princess
- Chapter 17: A Woman's Way
- Chapter 18: Something Like a Clue
- Chapter 19: The Black Mackintosh
- Chapter 20: The Woman in the Rusty Bonnet
- Chapter 21: Clutton Takes a Hand
- Chapter 22: The Spider's Web
- Chapter 23: Baiting the Trap
- Chapter 24: The Trap Stands Open
- Chapter 25: The Turning Screw
- Chapter 26: A Desperate Step
- Chapter 27: The Beckoning Hand
- Chapter 28: In the Trap
- Chapter 29: Taking the Risk
- Chapter 30: Polly to the Rescue
- Chapter 31: Towards the Light
- Chapter 32: A Matter of Conscience
- Chapter 33: The Shadow of a Crime
- Chapter 34: A House of Sorrows
- Chapter 35: Steeped to the Lips
- Chapter 36: A Smashing Blow
- Chapter 37: A Double Life
- Chapter 38: The Naked Truth
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