The Night of the Storm

Name: The Night of the Storm
Author: Arthur Gask

The story follows the investigation of a murder in a small English village. The victim is a young woman, and the prime suspect is her husband, a local doctor. But as the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that the truth is far more complex than it first appears. The investigation leads the detectives to a mysterious cult, a secret society, and a web of lies and deceit. As the detectives dig deeper, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens to tear the village apart. The Night of the Storm is a thrilling mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its complex characters and intricate plot, it is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By Arthur Gask · First published 1937 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy · 13 chapters · 98,071 words

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"Yes, they are all three as pretty as pictures," said the Superintendent, scowling, "but I'll stake my life one of them killed the man." He spoke slowly and deliberately. "They come of the best stock in the land, by birth and breeding they should be above reproach, and yet it is as clear as daylight to me that one of them has stooped to a guilty passion, and then, for some reason turning upon her lover, has sent him into eternity with the callousness of a butcher slaughtering a sheep."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Arthur Gask
Date: 1937 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Romance
Length: 98,071 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 2,361 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title implies a sense of suspense and intrigue, suggesting a mystery plot.
Thriller — The title implies a sense of danger and excitement, suggesting a thriller plot.
Fantasy — The title implies a sense of the supernatural, suggesting a fantasy plot.
Romance — The title implies a sense of passion and emotion, suggesting a romantic plot.