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Clara Vaughan, Vol I.

Clara Vaughan, Vol I.

Written by: Richard Doddridge Blackmore
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Meet Clara Vaughan, a spirited young heroine and the namesake of R. D. Blackmore’s intriguing early detective novel. As she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her fathers murder—a tragedy that shattered her world when she was just 10—Clara navigates a landscape filled with thrilling adventures, poignant romances, and a colorful cast of eccentric characters. Years later, driven by an unwavering determination to solve the mystery, Clara reflects, “How that deed was done, I learned at once, and will tell. By whom and why it was done, I have given my life to learn.” Known more widely for his later work, LORNA DOONE, Blackmore originally published this captivating tale anonymously in 1864. (Summary by lubee930)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics True Crime World
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  • 034 - Book II Chapter XVI

    034 - Book II Chapter XVI
    Feb 19 2026
    Meet Clara Vaughan, a spirited young heroine and the namesake of R. D. Blackmore’s intriguing early detective novel. As she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her fathers murder—a tragedy that shattered her world when she was just 10—Clara navigates a landscape filled with thrilling adventures, poignant romances, and a colorful cast of eccentric characters. Years later, driven by an unwavering determination to solve the mystery, Clara reflects, “How that deed was done, I learned at once, and will tell. By whom and why it was done, I have given my life to learn.” Known more widely for his later work, LORNA DOONE, Blackmore originally published this captivating tale anonymously in 1864. (Summary by lubee930)
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    11 mins
  • 033 - Book II Chapter XV

    033 - Book II Chapter XV
    Feb 18 2026
    Meet Clara Vaughan, a spirited young heroine and the namesake of R. D. Blackmore’s intriguing early detective novel. As she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her fathers murder—a tragedy that shattered her world when she was just 10—Clara navigates a landscape filled with thrilling adventures, poignant romances, and a colorful cast of eccentric characters. Years later, driven by an unwavering determination to solve the mystery, Clara reflects, “How that deed was done, I learned at once, and will tell. By whom and why it was done, I have given my life to learn.” Known more widely for his later work, LORNA DOONE, Blackmore originally published this captivating tale anonymously in 1864. (Summary by lubee930)
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    8 mins
  • 032 - Book II Chapter XIV

    032 - Book II Chapter XIV
    Feb 17 2026
    Meet Clara Vaughan, a spirited young heroine and the namesake of R. D. Blackmore’s intriguing early detective novel. As she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her fathers murder—a tragedy that shattered her world when she was just 10—Clara navigates a landscape filled with thrilling adventures, poignant romances, and a colorful cast of eccentric characters. Years later, driven by an unwavering determination to solve the mystery, Clara reflects, “How that deed was done, I learned at once, and will tell. By whom and why it was done, I have given my life to learn.” Known more widely for his later work, LORNA DOONE, Blackmore originally published this captivating tale anonymously in 1864. (Summary by lubee930)
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    13 mins
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