The Judgment of Larose by Arthur Gask

The Judgment of Larose follows a young maid who uncovers a murder at a grand estate, prompting the arrival of a renowned detective to unravel the rising tensions and hidden secrets among the guests. As the investigation unfolds, the characters must confront their pasts and the truth behind the crime.

By Arthur Gask · First published 1934 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 18 chapters · 123,665 words

First lines

Dearest Mum and Dad, -- I know you will have been anxious to hear from me and wondering why I haven't written at once, but, as you can well guess, things have been dreadfully upset here, and really, I don't seem to have had a moment to spare.

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The Judgment of Larose is listed on Textopian as a novel by Arthur Gask, dated 1934 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Arthur Gask
• Date: 1934 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction
• Length: 123,665 words
• Structure: 18 chapters, 2,503 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a crime or uncovering secrets, typical of the mystery genre.
• Thriller — The narrative likely includes suspenseful elements and tension, characteristic of thrillers.
• Crime Fiction — The story involves criminal activities and their consequences, aligning it with crime fiction.
• Drama — The themes may explore human emotions and moral dilemmas, common in dramatic literature.

Tags

mystery · thriller · detective · crime · suspense · investigation · murder · plot twist · historical · fiction · psychological · sociological

Contents

• A Policeman's Daughter
• The Man who Never Failed
• The House of Death
• The Hangman at the Feast
• The Suspicions of Larose
• More Suspicions
• Deep Waters
• Larose Picks up the Trail
• The Chamber of Death
• The Secret of the Cottage
• Setting the Trap
• The Death of the Alsatian
• The Craft of Slim
• The Opiate Dream
• The Craft of Larose
• The Tragedy of Life
• "Greater Love Hath no Man."
• The Judgment of Larose

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• Black Market (1945)
• The Passion Years (1936)
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