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Fenn, George Manville
1831
1909
Fenn, G. M. (George Manville)
Fenn, G. Manville (George Manville)
The Dark House: A Knot Unravelled
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
"The Dark House: A Knot Unravelled" by George Manville Fenn is a murder and detection mystery written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy and eccentric man, whose will hints at hidden treasures within his house. As various characters, including distant relatives and servants, grapple with the implications of the eccentric will, tensions rise amidst a backdrop of suspense, as they confront unexpected deaths and shady dealings related to the inheritance. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the atmosphere in the gloomy servants' hall of the deceased man's home, where Mr. Preenham the butler and Mrs. Thompson the cook express their unease about recent events following their master's death. As relatives gather to await the reading of the will, we meet the old Indian servant Ramo and learn of the unusual bequests contained in the will, which may reveal both wealth and danger. Following the initial reading of the will, a series of suspicious and violent incidents unfold, including a struggle that results in two deaths, which raises questions of trust and motives among all parties involved. The stage is set for a gripping mystery that promises intrigue and suspense. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Detective and mystery stories
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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