Helen Vardon's confession
Helen Vardon, a woman now safely past her troubles, sits down to write the history of the year that destroyed her peace. It begins when she overhears her father, a solicitor, being threatened with exposure for misusing trust funds, and learns that the man threatening him will hold his tongue if Helen marries him. What she does to save her father, and what follows from it, leads to a death, an inquest and an investigation by Dr. John Thorndyke, the medical jurist of Freeman's long series. Published in 1922, the book is unusual in the series for being told by a woman and for the space given to her life before the crime. Thorndyke's science arrives late and settles everything. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Helen Vardon's confession
Helen Vardon's confession by R. Austin Freeman can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Helen Vardon's confession in the public domain?
Yes. Helen Vardon's confession by R. Austin Freeman is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Helen Vardon's confession?
About 8 h 42 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Helen Vardon's confession?
Helen Vardon's confession by R. Austin Freeman is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
