The Exploits of Elaine by Arthur B. Reeve

Elaine is a young woman who finds herself in a series of precarious situations, often due to her own impulsiveness and lack of foresight. Despite these challenges, she manages to navigate each situation with wit and resourcefulness, earning the admiration of those around her. Throughout the book, Elaine's exploits are recounted by an unnamed narrator, who provides a witty and engaging commentary on the events as they unfold.

By Arthur B. Reeve · First published 1909 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Science Fiction · 14 chapters · 90,743 words

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"Jameson, here's a story I wish you'd follow up," remarked the managing editor of the Star to me one evening after I had turned in an assignment of the late afternoon.

He handed me a clipping from the evening edition of the Star and I quickly ran my eye over the headline:

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Arthur B. Reeve
• Date: 1909 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Science Fiction, Crime, Adventure
• Length: 90,743 words
• Structure: 14 chapters, 3,230 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around a young woman trying to solve the mysteries related to criminals and the supposed curse haunting her family.
• Detective Fiction — The main character, with the help of a scientist detective, investigates and solves crimes using deductive reasoning and scientific methods.
• Science Fiction — The employment of futuristic technology in the pursuit of solving crimes, such as detective Craig Kennedy's scientific gadgets, indicates elements of the science fiction genre.
• Crime — The narrative's central focus is the crimes committed by a secret criminal organisation, thus fitting into the crime genre.

Tags

mystery · detective · thriller · crime · suspense · whodunit · clue · investigation · murder · plot · twist · turn

Contents

• THE CLUTCHING HAND
• THE TWILIGHT SLEEP
• THE VANISHING JEWELS
• "THE FROZEN SAFE"
• THE POISONED ROOM
• THE VAMPIRE
• THE DOUBLE TRAP
• THE HIDDEN VOICE
• THE DEATH RAY
• THE LIFE CURRENT
• THE HOUR OF THREE
• THE BLOOD CRYSTALS
• THE DEVIL WORSHIPPERS
• THE RECKONING

More by Arthur B. Reeve

• The Master Mystery (1936)
• The Poisoned Pen (1920)
• The Silent Bullet (1920)
• The Dream Doctor (1924)
• The War Terror (1918)
• The Treasure-Train (1923)
• The Romance of Elaine (1920)
• The Gold of the Gods (1914)
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