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The Story of an Old Man's Dream single work   short story   detective   romance  
Issue Details: First known date: 1884... 1884 The Story of an Old Man's Dream
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Detective story and romance set in Wiltshire, England. Sir Charles Waresley's dream of his own robbery and murder prompt him to send for help through the young and trusted Amy Dalton. The detective arrives disguised as a clergyman, solves the crime, reveals himself as the baronet's nephew and heir and proposes to Amy. Lengthy for the content; competent. (PB)

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    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 20 no. 233 October 1884 Z1019467 1884 periodical issue 1884 pg. 87-93
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  • Wiltshire,
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    England,
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    United Kingdom (UK),
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    Western Europe, Europe,
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