The House of Broad and the Hindu Servant Mystery
In the New York home of James Broad his son Frederic receives a wireless message announcing his father’s marriage and the looming homecoming. Frederic’s fiancée Lydia Desmond becomes entangled with Broad’s wife who schemes to drive away Lydia and Mrs Desmond. Intrigue, jealousy and occult fears unfold as Ranjab the Hindu servant performs feats of magic and ties among the household collide.
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New York
James Broad
Frederic
Lydia Desmond
Mrs. Desmond
Lydia
Brood
Yvonne
Mrs. Broad
United States
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Lyddy and Freddy set to wed amid familial ties
Lydia confronts jealousy and fear within her romance with Freddy. He proposes marriage, but she presses for restraint until his situation improves. She supports him while urging patience to avoid conflict with his father as they plan a fall wedding after shedding insecurities and misgivings.
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Lyddy
Yvonne
Lydia
Freddy
Brooks
Freddy Dear
Frederic
Feverelli
Frederic, Yvonne, and Lydia Entangle in Tense Plans
Frederic tries to hide a conversation as Yvonne hints at a trip abroad and a dinner for two. Lydia and Frederic’s budding engagement faces pressure from Yvonne’s schemes and fear of discovery. Lydia confronts Yvonne about trust, money, and Broad family tension.
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Pye
Prederic
Lydia
Yvonne
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