Antoinette: Or the Marl-Pit Mystery (1889)

Antoinette: Or The Marl-Pit Mystery is a mystery novel written by French author Georges Ohnet and first published in 1889. The story follows the life of Antoinette de Maubreuil, a young woman who inherits a large estate in France after the death of her father. However, she soon discovers that the estate is plagued by a mysterious and dangerous presence that threatens her safety and that of her family.As Antoinette delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads her to suspect everyone around her, including her own family members. With the help of a young lawyer named Andr????? Maranne, Antoinette sets out to solve the mystery and uncover the truth behind the Marl-Pit.The novel is set against the backdrop of the French countryside and features vivid descriptions of the landscape and the lifestyle of the French aristocracy. It is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.