The Case of Mr. Loftus Deacon

The Case of Mr. Loftus Deacon by Arthur Morrison is a detective novel first published in 1895. It follows the story of a man named Deacon who is accused of murdering his business partner. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and social hierarchy through its intricate plot and character development.

By Arthur Morrison · First published 1895 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Detective · 15,297 words

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The Case of Mr. Loftus Deacon is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Morrison, dated 1895 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Arthur Morrison
• Date: 1895 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Crime, Detective, Adventure
• Length: 15,297 words
• Structure: 1 section, 164 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The book's central plot revolves around a complex case needing solution, typical of a mystery genre.
• Crime — The case involves criminal activities.
• Detective — The story focuses on a detective or a detective-like character solving a crime.
• Adventure — The narrative showcases a journey with small elements of danger and surprise.

Tags

mystery · detective · crime · thriller · victorian · london · society · class · status · power · corruption · greed

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