The Nature Of The Evidence
The Nature of the Evidence is a novel by May Sinclair, first published in 1915. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to make sense of her life and her place in the world. She is a woman of independent means, but she is also a woman of deep faith and conviction. She is determined to find the truth, no matter what the cost. The novel follows Mary as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the nature of evidence and the power of faith. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, from a skeptical doctor to a mysterious stranger, and each of them helps her to understand the nature of evidence and the power of faith. As she discovers more about the world around her, she also discovers more about herself and her own beliefs. The Nature of the Evidence is a thought-provoking novel that explores the power of faith and the nature of evidence. It is a story of self-discovery and personal growth, and it is sure to leave readers with plenty to ponder.
By May Sinclair · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 4,264 words
First lines
THIS is the story Marston told me. He didn't want to tell it. I had to tear it from him bit by bit. I've pieced the bits together in their time order, and explained things here and there, but the facts are the facts he gave me. There's nothing that I didn't get out of him somehow.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: May Sinclair
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 4,264 words
- Structure: 1 section, 116 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title suggests a focus on uncovering the truth, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
- Thriller — The title implies a sense of suspense and danger, which are common elements of thrillers.
- Crime Fiction — The title implies a focus on uncovering the truth, which is a common theme in crime fiction.
- Literary Fiction — The author, May Sinclair, is known for writing literary fiction, which often focuses on complex themes and characters.
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