Project Gutenberg 2008-08-03 Public domain in the USA. 339 Wallace, Edgar 1875 1932 Wallace, Richard Horatio Edgar The Secret House Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_House Produced by D Alexander, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Secret House" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a mysterious office building known as Cainbury House, which harbors various tenants and secrets. It introduces the central character, Poltavo, a foreigner who seeks employment with a veiled editor named Mr. Brown. Their dealings lead Poltavo into a web of scandal, blackmail, and intrigue tied to the upper classes of society. The opening of the narrative sets the stage as Poltavo navigates his way into Mr. Brown's office, where he learns about his new role managing a gossip column directed at servants. Initially portrayed as a man on the fringes of society, Poltavo quickly reveals his cunning and ambition. The plot thickens when he encounters a woman seeking to confront blackmail tied to her social status, a sign of the kind of perilous situations he may face in his new employment. This intriguing beginning signals a blend of social commentary, suspense, and the exploration of morality, making it a compelling read for fans of early detective and mystery literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/26176/26176-h/images/titlepage.jpg Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). 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