The House in Lordship Lane

Name: The House in Lordship Lane
Author: A.E.W. Mason

The House in Lordship Lane is a novel by A.E.W. Mason, first published in 1903. It tells the story of a young man, John Herring, who inherits a house in Lordship Lane, a street in London. He moves into the house and discovers that it is haunted by the ghost of a woman who died in the house many years before. John is determined to find out the truth about the ghost and the house's past. He meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious old man who lives in the house, a young woman who claims to be the ghost's daughter, and a mysterious stranger who seems to be connected to the house's past. John's investigations lead him to uncover a dark secret about the house and its inhabitants. He discovers that the house was once owned by a powerful family who were involved in a terrible crime. He also discovers that the ghost is connected to the crime and is seeking revenge. John must confront the ghost and the powerful family in order to save himself and the people he loves. In the end, he is able to uncover the truth and bring justice to the house in Lordship Lane.

By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1946 · Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 34 chapters · 92,830 words

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MR. RICARDO sat on an iron chair at an iron table outside a bar and drank with his coffee a sweet and heady liqueur. Yet he was exhilarated "Nobody would believe it," he said with a little giggle. But it was Brittany and summer time. "Browsing with Browning in Brittany," he alliterated wittily, "and so far I have been fortunate enough not to meet James Lee's wife." Mr. Ricardo was quite alone. He had sent his luggage home from Aix and with his suit-case, his fine big Rolls-Royce and his chauffeur was making a roundabout tour through Brittany to Cherbourg; whence by a transatlantic liner what was to him a preferable entry to England could be achieved. But the car had lurched and something had broken. For three days he must stay in this little town with the uncommon name. But his liner wasn't due at Cherbourg for four days--and it was Brittany and summer time.

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Work type: Novel
Author: A.E.W. Mason
Date: 1946 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Crime
Length: 92,830 words
Structure: 34 chapters, 2,688 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The House in Lordship Lane is a mystery novel by A.E.W. Mason, which follows the story of a detective who is trying to solve a murder case.
Historical Fiction — The House in Lordship Lane is set in the early 20th century, and the plot and themes are heavily influenced by the historical context of the time period.
Adventure — The House in Lordship Lane follows the detective as he embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind the murder case.
Crime — The House in Lordship Lane is a crime novel, as it follows the detective as he investigates a murder case and attempts to bring the perpetrator to justice.