The Crossed Gloves by A.E.W. Mason
"The Crossed Gloves" is a novel that tells the story of a young man named John Hewitt who becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious events after inheriting a pair of gloves from his deceased great-uncle. The gloves are said to have been crossed during a duel, and Hewitt becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the crossing. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself entangled in a web of deception and intrigue that threatens his own life and reputation. With its blend of suspense, romance, and social commentary, "The Crossed Gloves" is a classic tale of mystery and adventure that continues to captivate readers to this day.
By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1918 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Detective fiction · 6,124 words
First lines
"Although you have not been near Ronda for five years," said the Spanish Commandant severely to Dennis Shere, "the face of the country has not changed. You are certainly the most suitable officer I can select, since I am told you are well acquainted with the neighbourhood. You will ride therefore to-day to Olvera and deliver this sealed letter to the officer commanding the temporary garrison there. But it is not necessary that it should reach him before eleven at night, so that you will still have an hour or two before you start in which you can renew your acquaintanceships, as I can very well understand you are anxious to do."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: A.E.W. Mason
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Detective fiction, Thriller
- Length: 6,124 words
- Structure: 1 section, 91 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book revolves around a mysterious set of crossed gloves that initiate a chain of events, indicating an element of mystery, which is a key feature of this genre.
- Adventure — The story features various exciting events and situations with a sense of adventure that characters have to undergo to unravel the truth behind the crossed gloves.
- Detective fiction — The novel involves investigation to solve the mystery associated with the artifact, aligning with traits of the detective fiction genre.
- Thriller — There are elements of excitement, suspense, and surprise in plot twists that drive the storyline, often found in thrillers.
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