Seacliff; Or, the Mystery of the Westervelts

By John William De Forest

Book Overview

Seacliff: Or The Mystery Of The Westervelts is a novel written by J.W. De Forest in 1859. The story is set in the small town of Seacliff, located on the coast of New England. The Westervelt family, who are the wealthiest and most influential family in the town, are at the center of a mysterious and complex plot.The novel begins with the arrival of a young man named Richard Lestrange in Seacliff. He is immediately drawn to the beautiful and enigmatic Miss Westervelt, who seems to be hiding a dark secret. As Lestrange becomes more involved with the Westervelt family, he begins to uncover a web of lies, deceit, and scandal that threatens to destroy the entire town.As the mystery deepens, Lestrange finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the Westervelts and their powerful allies. With the help of his loyal friend, the town doctor, Lestrange must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and deception to uncover the truth behind the Westervelt family's secrets.Seacliff: Or The Mystery Of The Westervelts is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set against the backdrop of a picturesque New England town. With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and gripping suspense, this classic novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163918121
• ISBN13: 9781163918128
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"