# Catalog Note
This issue of Those Argos (September 1, 1873) contains the serialized novel The Master of Greylands by the author of East Lynne, continuing at Chapter XXV. The Gothic mystery concerns the disappearance of Anthony North, whose brother George arrives to investigate. George encounters Charlotte Guise, widow of a mysteriously deceased man, who suspects foul play by Mr. Castlemaine, the Master of Greylands. George himself becomes charmed by the coastal scenery and by Ethel Reene, Castlemaine's ward. After gaining permission to sketch local landscapes, George dines at Greylands' Rest that evening. Meanwhile, Mary Ursula Castlemaine, the banker's niece, finds George's face strangely familiar. The narrative develops through dialogue and observation, exploring themes of mystery, hidden identity, and social standing amid seaside intrigue.
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About this artifact
- Date
- September 1, 1873
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