Land of the Drum intrigue in Chicago business circles
Wealthy recluse Benjamin Corvet vanishes after arranging a marriage delay with Constance Sherrill. Alan Conrad arrives from Blue Rapids, Kansas, and is revealed as possibly Corvet's illegitimate son and heir. Suspense, blackmail, murder attempts, and an Indian drum legend drive the mystery.
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Nopris
Chicago
Benjamin Corvet
Henry Spearman
Corvet
Constance Sherrill
Lawrence Sher- Til
Spearman
Sherrill
Jeanna Corvet
Alan Conrad
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Alan
Conrad
Ita
Dossesajon
Bherril
Constance
Wassaquam
Great Lakes
Luke
Jen
Hidden Clues Deepens Mystery At House
Alan accuses Henry of breaking into his father's desks and allies with Wassaquam to uncover papers. A secret drawer reveals torn pages with inked notes as Spearman reacts with alarm and the Indian watches intently. Tensions rise amid pursuit and unsettled trust.
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Enid
Spearman
Alan
Wassaquam
Henry
Judah
Wuasaguam
Alin
Chapter X Continu ed Confrontation Over Corvet and Spearman
Alan confronts Spearman about Corvet and a past crime tied to Miwaka and blackmail. He asks whether Spearman is involved or just aware, and presses for truth about the man who paid for silence and a disgrace touching his father. Spearman claims ignorance beyond wheelsman role.
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Luke
Spearman
Corvet
Alan
Conrad
Miss Sherrill
Ben Corvet
Land of the Drum draws Alan toward Emmet County mystery
Alan and Wassaquam examine old sheets and clipping fragments tied to Benjamin Corvet. The pages reveal names and lake towns along Lake Michigan linking Corvet’s life to Emmet County. Alan resolves to travel north to uncover the connection and his own fate.
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Alan
Wassaquam
Spearman
Judah
Mr. Corvet
Waasaquam
Ben
Benjamin Corvet
Emmet County
Fred Westhouse
Mr. Westhouse
Arthur Pearl
Flint
Hallford Spens
Audrey Hallford
Bert Hallford
Robert Spens
Seinaba
Finn French
Vera Arabella French
Corvet
Westhouse
Emmet
Sturgeon Bay
Wisconsin
Alin
Henry
Wassaquim
Sherrill
Kansas
Lake Michigan
Luke
Chicago
Mystery Package Reveals Uncle Benny’s Hidden Past
Miss Constance Sherrill of Harbor Springs receives a parcel from Mantowoc with Uncle Benny’s muffler scarf, a wedding ring, a pocket memorandum note, and a gold watch. The note directs sending funds to Alan Conrad in Chicago and mentions Constance’s address on the Drive. The items uncover a past tied to June 12 and a 1891 wedding inscription.
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Ren
Sherrill
Corvet House
Constance
Uncle Benny
Carvet
Constance Sherrill
Harbor Springs
Michigan
Klug
Manttowoc
Wisconsin
Alan Conrad
Chicago
Astor Street
Misa
Tmarbor Springs
Mich
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