The Case of the Late Mr. Rewse
The Case of the Late Mr. Rewse by Arthur Morrison is a detective novel first published in 1895. It follows the story of a detective named Timothy Rattray as he investigates the death of a wealthy businessman, Mr. Rewse. The case proves to be complex and challenging for Rattray, as he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding Mr. Rewse's life and death. Can you provide more details about the novel?
By Arthur Morrison · First published 1895 · Genre: Mystery, Detective fiction, Suspense · 15,354 words
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Of this case I personally saw nothing beyond the first advent in / Hewitt's office of Mr. Horace Bowyer, who put the case in his hands, / and then I merely saw Mr. Bowyer's back as I passed downstairs from / my rooms. But I noted the case in full detail after Hewitt's return / from Ireland, as it seemed to me one not entirely without interest, / if only as an exemplar of the fatal ease with which a man may / unwittingly dig a pit for his own feet -- a pit from which there is no / climbing out.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Morrison
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective fiction, Suspense, Crime
- Length: 15,354 words
- Structure: 1 section, 211 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book showcases an investigation into a crime where the culprit is not known and needs to be ideyntified that is a primary feature of mystery genre.
- Detective fiction — The novel features investigation lead by detectives. This is a trademark element of detective fiction genre.
- Suspense — The book employs uncertainty, tension, and anxiety, which are characteristic elements of the suspense genre.
- Crime — The central plot of the book involves a criminal act, investigation, and resolution which are common themes of the crime genre.
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mystery · detective · crime · thriller · victorian · london · society · class · status · wealth · poverty · corruption