Wisteria House

Wisteria House is a North Andover, Massachusetts landmark, named for the vigorous vine that has flourished on the veranda for more than 150 years. More properly known as the Field-Hodges House, it belonged to only two families. The last owner, Sarah Moore Field, died in 1988, leaving her home completely furnished and packed to the rafters with the accumulated belongings of three generations and hoping that it would become a historic house museum. It did not. A variety of circumstances required a more creative solution. Wisteria House: Life in a New England Home, 1839-2000 is a key element of that solution. It is a permanent record of the lives lived in a particular house in a particular town at a particular time based on the buildings, furnishings, clothing, personal effects, photographs, correspondence, and financial papers of two upper-middle class families. The text and illustrations address gender roles, childhood and education, household economy, health and medicine, work and leisure, and community history. The themes of public history, preservation, and stewardship underpin the narrative. The story of the Field-Hodges Houses lies at the intersection of well-meaning, devoted amateurs trying to save a beloved old house and professionals charged with the dispassionate consideration of the financial viability and public relevance necessary for a successful historic house museum. The book is unique in that it is the final component of a preservation project. After the building and grounds were secured, the significant collections safely in the hands of public institutions, financial obligations met, and the intent of a Last Will and Testament fulfilled, Wisteria House preserves the history itself. As an example of stewardship, the entire project occupies a notable position in the current debate over the future of historic house museums in America.

Join Sherlock Holmes in a quest to uncover the secrets hidden within the walls of Wisteria Lodge in this thrilling detective tale. Step into the realm of mystery and suspense with Arthur Conan Doyle's unforgettable tale, The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge. Join Sherlock Holmes on a journey where an invitation to a country house leads to a perplexing case involving intrigue, deception, and the shadowy secrets of Wisteria Lodge. As Doyle's narrative unfolds, experience the thrill of detection and the unraveling of a mystery that takes unexpected twists and turns. Each page is a doorway into the enigmatic world of Wisteria Lodge, inviting readers to peer behind the curtains of secrecy. But here's the captivating question that will engage your curiosity: What if the mysteries concealed within Wisteria Lodge reflected the hidden intrigues we encounter in our own lives? Could you navigate through the shadows and uncover the truths obscured by deception? Explore short and compelling paragraphs that capture the essence of Doyle's storytelling. Feel the suspense as Holmes peels away the layers of the mystery, exposing the secrets that lie beneath the surface of polite society. Are you prepared to venture into the shadows of Wisteria Lodge and unravel the secrets hidden within its walls? Let Doyle's words be your guide as you embark on a journey of intrigue and discovery. This is more than a detective tale; it's an invitation to sharpen your own powers of observation and unveil the mysteries that may be lurking in the corners of your own life. Seize the opportunity to uncover the truth. Secure your copy now, and let the enthralling narrative of The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge be your passport to a world of mystery, suspense, and revelation.

Danger lurks around every corner in this classic Sherlock Holmes mystery. Join the legendary detective and his trusted companion, Doctor Watson, as they investigate the grisly crimes at Wisteria Lodge. When Mr. Grazia, a wealthy Spanish businessman, receives an invitation to stay at the luxurious Wisteria Lodge, he has no idea of the danger that awaits him. The lodge's idyllic surroundings hide a grisly crime, and he soon finds himself at the mercy of an unknown assailant. With the help of Doctor Watson, Sherlock Holmes sets out to solve the mystery and bring the culprit to justice. First published in 1908, ‘The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge’ is a suspenseful tale by the master of detective fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction.

A fantastic night ends for Mr. Scott Eccles when he wakes to find his host is dead. He brings Inspector Baynes, Sherlock Holmes, and John Watson to look into the case. The inspector and Holmes have different ideas of how to proceed. The race is on to see who will solve the murder of Wisteria Lodge first.

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An enjoyable treat for all fans of world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is called upon to solve a murder which takes place at Wisteria Lodge. Along with his associate Dr. Watson, he investigates the crime with amazing dexterity and panache. A definite page-turner!

A fantastic night ends for Mr. Scott Eccles when he wakes to find his host is dead. He brings Inspector Baynes, Sherlock Holmes, and John Watson to look into the case. The inspector and Holmes have different ideas of how to proceed. The race is on to see who will solve the murder of Wisteria Lodge first! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

To Florence Hackett and her daughters Elinor and Louisa, Richard Baurie, a handsome young bookstore clerk and aspiring poet, seems a little odd but harmless enough. With his amusing conversation and his eager-to-please attitude, Richard works his way into the Hacketts' confidence until he is almost one of the family. When he suggests they rent Wisteria Cottage, a charming seaside residence, it seems to promise a summer of pleasant companionship and fun. What the Hacketts don't know is that Richard is a deeply troubled individual, recently released from a mental institution, and that their relaxing summer holiday will soon turn into a terrifying nightmare.... A brilliant psychological examination of criminal insanity, Robert M. Coates's Wisteria Cottage (1948) earned rave reviews on its initial publication and was adapted for the 1958 film noir Edge of Fury. As Mathilde Roza writes in the introduction to this new edition, "the novel has lost nothing of its remarkable power of taking the reader into a disturbed man's world." "A brilliant tour de force."--The New York Times Book Review "Top peaks of terror . . . a grade-A psycho-thriller!"⁠--Saturday Review "As direct and frightening as the uncoiling of a serpent."⁠--Commonweal