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The Campden Wonder is a novel written by John Masefield. The story is set in the 17th century in the town of Chipping Campden, where a young man named William Harrison is found murdered. The prime suspects are his own wife and her lover, who are both arrested and put on trial. However, the case takes a strange turn when the wife claims that Harrison is still alive and that she had seen him after his supposed murder.The novel is based on a true story that took place in 1660 and is known as the Campden Wonder. Masefield's retelling of the story is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and mystery. The characters are well-developed and the plot is filled with twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end.Masefield's writing style is descriptive and immersive, transporting the reader back in time to the 17th century. The novel also explores themes such as justice, truth, and the power of belief. Overall, The Campden Wonder is a well-written and fascinating historical mystery novel that is sure to entertain and captivate readers.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Tragedy of Nan and Other Plays by John Masefield, by John Masefield. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900490.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.