The Brightener
by C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson
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About This Book
The Brightener is a novel written by Charles Norris Williamson and published in 1921. The story follows the life of a young woman named Betty Fairfax, who is determined to make a name for herself in the world of business. Despite facing numerous obstacles and challenges, Betty remains steadfast in her pursuit of success and ultimately becomes a highly successful businesswoman.Along the way, Betty encounters a number of interesting characters, including a wealthy businessman named John Hedworth, who becomes her mentor and helps her navigate the often treacherous waters of the business world. Sh...
Chapters (90)
- THE BRIGHTENER
- FRONTISPIECE BY WALTER DE MARIS GARDEN CITY, N. Y., AND TORONTO DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY 1921 COPYRIGHT, 1921, BY C. N. & A. M. WILLIAMSON ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, INCLUDING THAT OF TRANSLATION INTO FOREIGN LANGUAGES, INCLUDING THE SCANDINAVIAN COPYRIGHT, 1921, BY AINSLEE's MAGAZINE CO., NEW YORK AND GREAT BRITAIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
- "A SLIGHT SOUND ATTRACTED OUR ATTENTION TO THE HISTORIC STAIRWAY"
- PREFACE
- CONTENTS
- THE BRIGHTENER
- BOOK I
- THE YACHT
- CHAPTER I
- DOWN AND OUT
- CHAPTER II
- UP AND IN
- CHAPTER III
- THUNDERBOLT SIX
- CHAPTER IV
- THE BLACK THING IN THE SEA
- CHAPTER V
- WHAT I FOUND IN MY CABIN
- CHAPTER VI
- THE WOMAN OF THE PAST
- CHAPTER VII
- THE SECRET BEHIND THE SILENCE
- CHAPTER VIII
- THE GREAT SURPRISE
- CHAPTER IX
- THE GAME OF BLUFF
- BOOK II
- THE HOUSE WITH THE TWISTED CHIMNEY
- CHAPTER I
- THE SHELL-SHOCK MAN
- CHAPTER II
- THE ADVERTISEMENT
- CHAPTER III
- THE LETTER WITH THE PURPLE SEAL
- CHAPTER IV
- THE TANGLED WEB
- CHAPTER V
- THE KNITTING WOMAN OF DUN MOAT
- CHAPTER VI
- THE LIGHTNING STROKE
- CHAPTER VII
- THE RED BAIZE DOOR
- CHAPTER VIII
- "WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A TRUMP"
- CHAPTER IX
- THE RAT TRAP
- BOOK III
- THE DARK VEIL
- CHAPTER I
- THE GIRL WITH THE LETTER
- CHAPTER II
- THE HERMIT
- CHAPTER III
- THE CHAIR AT THE SAVOY
- CHAPTER IV
- THE SPIRIT OF JUNE
- CHAPTER V
- THE BARGAIN
- CHAPTER VI
- THE LAST SÉANCE
- BOOK IV
- THE MYSTERY OF MRS. BRANDRETH
- CHAPTER I
- THE MAN IN THE CUSHIONED CHAIR
- CHAPTER II
- MRS. BRANDRETH
- CHAPTER III
- THE CONDITION SHE MADE
- CHAPTER IV
- THE OLD LOVE STORY
- CHAPTER V
- THE MAN WITH THE BRILLIANT EYES
- CHAPTER VI
- THE PICTURES
- CHAPTER VII
- SIR BEVERLEY'S IMPRESSIONS
- CHAPTER VIII
- WHILE WE WAITED
- CHAPTER IX
- THE GOOD NEWS
- CHAPTER X
- THE CLIMAX
- CHAPTER XI
- WHAT GABY TOLD
- CHAPTER XII
- THE WOMAN IN THE THEATRE
- CHAPTER XIII
- MRS. BRANDRETH'S STORY
- THE END
- BOOKS BY C. N. & A. M. WILLIAMSON
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