num_pages: 112
description: An unpublished Mark Twain story surfaces 125 years after it was first written―a must-read for any Twain enthusiast and a perfect introduction to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn . America's great love affair with Mark Twain continues with the paperback publication of this new work that first emerged in the fall of 2001. , A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage , Twain's delightful rendition of life (and a disturbing death) in the mythical hamlet of Deer Lick, Missouri, chronicles the fortunes of a humble farmer, John Gray, determined to marry off his daughter Mary to the scion of the town's wealthiest family. But the sudden appearance of a stranger found lying unconscious in the snow not only derails Gray's plans but also leads to a mysterious murder whose solution lies at the heart of this captivating story. Including a foreword and afterword by best-selling humorist Roy Blount Jr. and stunning, award-winning paintings by illustrator Peter de Seve, A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage will delight Twain lovers for generations to come. Winner of the 2001 Hamilton King Award from the Society of Illustrators. 6 four-color illustrations
language: English
title: A Murder, a Mystery and a Marriage: A Story
titlecomplete: A Murder, a Mystery and a Marriage: A Story
characters: Hugh Gregory, David Gray, the Count of Fountainebleau, Mary Gray, John Gray (fiction divers)
genres: Literature, American, Audiobook, Classics, Adult, 19th Century, Short Stories, Fiction, Humor, Mystery
ratings_count: 1073
places: The United States of America
publisher: W. W. Norton & Company