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
First lines
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: Easy (6th 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