The Hampstead Mystery

Name: The Hampstead Mystery
Author: Arthur J. Rees

The Hampstead Mystery, written by Arthur J. Rees, is a novel that revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman in Hampstead Heath, London. The story follows Inspector Hardcastle and his team as they investigate the crime and uncover the truth behind the victim's death. The novel explores themes of greed, jealousy, and betrayal, and is known for its clever plot twists and unexpected ending.

By Arthur J. Rees · First published 1937 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction · 33 chapters · 127,067 words

First lines

"Hallo! Is that Hampstead Police Station?"

"Yes. Who are you?"

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Work type: Novel
Author: Arthur J. Rees
Date: 1937 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction, Suspense, Thriller
Length: 127,067 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 2,088 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The title itself has mystery and the plot revolves around solving a crime, which aligns with the mystery genre.
Crime — A significant part of the plot pertains to a crime committed, which makes the Crime genre highly relevant.
Detective Fiction — The narrative follows an investigation led by detectives, categorizing it under Detective Fiction.
Suspense — The novel maintains uncertainty and tension about the outcome of certain actions, fitting the Suspense genre.