Land of the Drum synopsis
Wealthy Chicago businessman Benjamin Corvet vanishes after a tense meeting with partner Henry Spearman and secrecy about his daughter Constance Sherrill. Alan Conrad, possible illegitimate son, inherits Corvet’s house and clues. Spearman manipulates Constance while an ominous drum legend deepens mystery of Corvet’s fate and a hidden paper trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synophis
Chicago
Benjamin
Ala
Sherrillt
Conrad
Corvet
Alan
Sherri
Spearman
Constance
Wausaquem
Great Lakes
Luke
The Land of the Drum Draws Alan Toward North
Alan studies torn pages and lists tied to Benjamin Corvet and his past. He links names, places, and dates across Emmet county and lake towns, realizing Corvet’s life touched many families near the Great Lakes and sparked a search that may reveal his fate and Alan’s own. Spearman and Wassaquam reveal secrets behind Corvet’s letters and the Drum map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Wassequam
Spearman
Judah
Mr. Corvet
Wessaquam
Sudan
Waessaquam
Ben
Benjamin Corvet
Emmet County
Fred Westheese
Emmet
Weethorne
Arthur Peart
Plies
Andrey Melford
Tnt
Rees
Farpgeete
Lee
Legge
Corvet
Westhouse
Sturgeon Bay
Wisconsin
Wasssquam
Smies
Henry
Howe
Abe
Ganeek
Vorvet
Sherrill
Kansas
Great Lakes
Superior
Huron
Lake Michigan
Luke
Emmet Enanty
Utie
Chicago
Csusiaes Sherrill
Traition
Uncle Benny’s scarf reveals a wedding ring and notes
Constance unboxes a muffler once worn by Uncle Benny and discovers his pocket memorandum. The note lists Chicago and Harbor Springs addresses, a after June 12 date, and care instructions for Constance Sherrill. Hidden items include a pocketknife, a rusty watch, and a worn wedding ring, suggesting a past marriage and hidden connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance
Uncle Benny
Alan Comrad
Chicago
Astor Street
Constance Sherrill
Herrile
Harbor Springs
Mich
Touching Faith Retold From Philadelphia Ledger
A small boy pockets a bootie and sprinkles a tonic in front of a bed to lure a cottontail out. A gentleman questions the method while the boy explains his plan to catch the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retell Ledger
Pilladelphia
Taxes and Luck in Dispute Over Burdened Minds
As You Look at it Luck is merely a matter of temper crest Some men think they are lucky when they begin to pay allmony: hers think they are unlucky because they can't escape that obligation. Many man would rather have tooth pulled than pay his taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke
Spearman
Corvet
Alan
Ben Corvet
Alen
Dlukselt
Montanes
Adosia Crone
Aldio Oors
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William MacHarg
and Edwin Balmer
Edwin Balmer
Land OF the
Drum
Wassaquam
Uncle Beony
Doan
Arty Celt
Heart Kids
Arey
Oster-Milburn CO
Buffalo. Tee
Doas
Excello
Arres
Ayn
Temple St
Springield, Mae
Allen
Les
Culleusa
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