The Adventure of Channel Marsh

Name: The Adventure of Channel Marsh
Author: Arthur Morrison

A young man named Marsh discovers a hidden world of crime and corruption in London's docklands.

By Arthur Morrison · First published 1895 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Detective and Mystery · 5 chapters · 13,326 words

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Mayes's stronghold was taken, but Mayes had escaped us once again; the cage was in our hands, but the bird had flown.

The Adventure of Channel Marsh is listed on Textopian as a novella by Arthur Morrison, dated 1895 CE.

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Mystery — The story revolves around an investigation spearheaded by the protagonist, with elements of suspense and enigma.
Adventure — The storyline features a thrilling journey with elements of danger, providing an adventurous aspect.
Detective and Mystery — The narrative involves the pursuit of uncovering a truth or solving a crime, featuring a detective as the protagonist.
Crime — The themes of the book involve criminal acts which are central to the plot.