Randall Parrish
Randall Parrish (1858-1923) was an American novelist and historian, best known for his adventure stories, historical fiction, and detective novels set in various American landscapes, particularly the West. His works often combined elements of romance, mystery, and frontier life, capturing the spirit of his era. Parrish's narratives are characterized by vivid descriptions, strong characters, and intricate plots, often highlighting themes of justice, loyalty, and human resilience.
A thrilling mystery set in early 20th century New York and the American West. It involves a wealthy man, Frederick Cavendish, whose supposed murder and replaced body trigger a complex conspiracy involving a scheming lawyer, a cunning chorus girl, a ruthless gunman, and a dissolute cousin. An intrepid newspaperwoman, Stella Donovan, and Frederick's loyal partner, Jim Westcott, uncover the truth behind the disappearance and the identity swap, leading to a dramatic confrontation in a hidden desert valley. The novel explores themes of mistaken identity, greed, justice, and the resilience of human spirit.
本篇「光之對談」中，身為博物愛好者的哈珀，在失落之嶼的靜謐夜晚，與《卡文迪什奇案》的作者蘭德爾·帕里什展開了一場跨越時空的深度對話。對談從作品的背景與情節切入，深入探討了城市與荒野兩種「生存場域」對人性的影響，以及書中「身份迷團」與「胸口疤痕」作為故事核心密碼的象徵意義。帕里什先生闡述了小人物在揭露真相中的關鍵作用，並分享了作品對於人性貪婪、勇氣與真誠的思考。最終，對話引導至一個核心觀點：在面對險惡陰謀時，真摯的情感和對正義的堅守，才是最堅不可摧的力量，如同沙漠中的綠洲，為生命帶來希望與歸宿。
Randall Parrish
Randall Parrish (1858-1923) was an American novelist and historian, best known for his adventure stories, historical fiction, and detective novels set in various American landscapes, particularly the West. His works often combined elements of romance, mystery, and frontier life, capturing the spirit of his era. Parrish's narratives are characterized by vivid descriptions, strong characters, and intricate plots, often highlighting themes of justice, loyalty, and human resilience.
A thrilling mystery set in early 20th century New York and the American West. It involves a wealthy man, Frederick Cavendish, whose supposed murder and replaced body trigger a complex conspiracy involving a scheming lawyer, a cunning chorus girl, a ruthless gunman, and a dissolute cousin. An intrepid newspaperwoman, Stella Donovan, and Frederick's loyal partner, Jim Westcott, uncover the truth behind the disappearance and the identity swap, leading to a dramatic confrontation in a hidden desert valley. The novel explores themes of mistaken identity, greed, justice, and the resilience of human spirit.