The Will by Arthur Gask (1944)
The story follows the investigation of a mysterious will, which has been left by a recently deceased man. The will is written in a strange and cryptic manner, and the executor of the will, a lawyer named John Denton, is determined to unravel its secrets. As Denton investigates, he discovers that the will is connected to a series of strange and sinister events, including a murder, a kidnapping, and a mysterious cult. With the help of his friend, the detective Inspector Merton, Denton must unravel the secrets of the will and uncover the truth behind the mysterious events. The Will is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intriguing plot and suspenseful atmosphere, it is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Arthur Gask · First published 1944 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 3,096 words
First lines
AT 20 years of age, June Brandon was not only of a very nice disposition, but also an undeniably pretty girl. Of an aristocratic appearance, she had beautiful grey eyes, a good profile, and a faultless complexion.
She had no knowledge as to her parents, having been born in an apartment house in a poor suburb of North London. Her mother died within a few hours of her birth and left behind no clue to her identity.
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The Will is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Gask, dated 1944 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Gask
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Suspense
- Length: 3,096 words
- Structure: 1 section, 76 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title 'The Will' implies a mystery, as the reader is left to wonder what the will is and why it is so important.
- Thriller — The title 'The Will' implies a thrilling story, as the reader is left to wonder what the will contains and what will happen as a result.
- Crime Fiction — The title 'The Will' implies a crime fiction story, as the reader is left to wonder what crime is being committed and who is responsible.
- Suspense — The title 'The Will' implies a suspenseful story, as the reader is left to wonder what will happen next and how the story will end.
Tags
mystery · thriller · suspense · inheritance · family drama · crime · secrets · deception · investigation · psychological · twist · Gothic