The House of the Arrow

Name: The House of the Arrow
Author: A.E.W. Mason

The novel follows the story of two Englishmen, Sir John Loder and his friend, Captain Hugh Kenealy, who are on a mission to find a missing French aristocrat, the Comte de la Tour d'Azyr. The two men travel to France, where they discover that the Comte has been kidnapped by a mysterious group known as the House of the Arrow. The House of the Arrow is a secret society of criminals and assassins, led by the mysterious and powerful Baron de Vaux. Sir John and Captain Kenealy must battle their way through the House of the Arrow's many traps and obstacles in order to rescue the Comte and bring him back to safety. Along the way, they uncover a sinister plot involving the French government and a powerful secret society. The House of the Arrow is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and intrigue. It is a classic of the genre, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1924 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 26 chapters · 97,111 words

First lines

MESSRS. FROBISHER & HASLITT, the solicitors on the east side of Russell Square, counted amongst their clients a great many who had undertakings established in France; and the firm was very proud of this branch of its business.

-"It gives us a place in history," Mr. Jeremy Haslitt used to say. "For it dates from the year 1806, when Mr. James Frobisher, then our very energetic senior partner, organized the escape of hundreds of British subjects who were detained in France by the edict of the first Napoleon. The firm received the thanks of His Majesty's Government and has been fortunate enough to retain the connection thus made. I look after that side of our affairs myself."

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Work type: Novel
Author: A.E.W. Mason
Date: 1924 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance
Length: 97,111 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 2,283 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The House of the Arrow is a mystery novel by A.E.W. Mason, which follows the story of a man who is trying to solve a murder mystery.
Adventure — The novel follows the protagonist's journey as he attempts to uncover the truth behind the murder, which involves a great deal of adventure and suspense.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the late 19th century, and features a number of historical figures and events, making it a work of historical fiction.
Romance — The novel also features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a woman he meets during his investigation, making it a work of romance as well.