The Right Thing by A.E.W. Mason
The Right Thing is a novel by A.E.W. Mason, first published in 1908. It tells the story of a young man, John Heriot, who is sent to a remote village in the Scottish Highlands to investigate a mysterious death. He soon discovers that the village is in the grip of a powerful and sinister force, and he must use all his wits and courage to uncover the truth and save the village from destruction. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful young woman, a mysterious old man, and a powerful witch. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers secrets that could change the course of his life forever.
By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 3,247 words
First lines
It had been the universal opinion that nothing could come of it, since on the one side Mrs. Wildring was extremely ambitious for her daughter, while on the other Sir Henry Mardale lived in a small dowerhouse, and could leave to his son George only an estate mortgaged to its last farm. So that no one was in the least surprised when George Mardale left England for that country of will-o'-the-wisps, South Africa, and Julia Wildring kept her room for a week. The inevitable end had come, and a compassionate shrug of the shoulders was all that the occasion demanded.
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The Right Thing is listed on Textopian as a short story by A.E.W. Mason, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: A.E.W. Mason
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Literary Fiction
- Length: 3,247 words
- Structure: 1 section, 93 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Right Thing is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man's journey to find his place in the world. This makes it a classic example of historical fiction.
- Adventure — The Right Thing follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery, which includes a number of exciting adventures and challenges.
- Romance — The Right Thing features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a young woman, which adds an additional layer of complexity to the story.
- Literary Fiction — The Right Thing is written in a sophisticated and thoughtful style, making it a great example of literary fiction.
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