The Summons by A.E.W. Mason (1920)

The Summons is a novel by A.E.W. Mason that follows the story of John Wyndham, a successful lawyer who receives an unexpected summons to a remote manor house from a mysterious stranger. Upon his arrival, he discovers that he has been invited to play a game with other guests, where they must solve a series of puzzles and riddles in order to uncover the secrets of the house. As the game progresses, Wyndham realizes that the stakes are much higher than he initially thought, and that his life is in danger if he fails to solve the final riddle. What do you think about The Summons by A.E.W. Mason?

By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1920 · Genre: Suspense, Mystery, Adventure · 32 chapters · 121,458 words

First lines

"Luttrell! Luttrell!"

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: A.E.W. Mason
• Date: 1920 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Suspense, Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction
• Length: 121,458 words
• Structure: 32 chapters, 3,089 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Suspense — The book revolves around an intense plot, involving intrigue, mysterious summons and a dangerous journey, which are characteristic of suspense novels.
• Mystery — The book involves a cryptic summons and the central character's endeavor to uncover the secrets behind it lends an element of mystery.
• Adventure — The protagonist's journey and tasks he must fulfil have elements of adventure.
• Historical Fiction — Set against the backdrop of historical events and employing periodic details, the book can also be classified under historical fiction.

Tags

back · chichester · come · could · croyle · face · fiction · harry · hillyard · jenny · joan · jose

Contents

• THE OLYMPIC GAMES
• AN ANTHEM INTERVENES
• MARIO ESCOBAR
• THE SECRET OF HARRY LUTTRELL
• HILLYARD'S MESSENGER
• THE HONORARY MEMBER
• IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN
• HILLYARD HEARS NEWS OF AN OLD FRIEND
• ENTER THE HEROINE IN ANYTHING BUT WHITE SATIN
• THE SUMMONS
• STELLA RUNS TO EARTH
• IN BARCELONA
• OLD ACQUAINTANCE
• "TOUCHING THE MATTER OF THOSE SHIPS"
• IN A SLEEPING-CAR
• TRICKS OF THE TRADE
• ON A CAPE OF SPAIN
• THE USES OF SCIENCE
• UNDER GREY SKIES AGAIN
• LADY SPLAY'S PREOCCUPATIONS
• THE MAGNOLIA FLOWERS
• JENNY PRASK
• PLANS FOR THE EVENING
• JENNY PRASK IS INTERESTED
• IN A LIBRARY
• A FATAL KINDNESS
• THE RANK AND FILE
• THE LONG SLEEP
• JENNY PUTS UP HER FIGHT
• A REVOLUTION IN SIR CHICHESTER
• JENNY AND MILLIE SPLAY
• "BUT STILL A RUBY KINDLES IN THE VINE"

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• The Right Thing (1900)
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• At the Villa Rose (1910)
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