The White Alley by Carolyn Wells

Name: The White Alley
Author: Carolyn Wells

The White Alley is a novel by Carolyn Wells, first published in 1915. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is sent to live with her aunt in a small town in New England. Mary is a dreamer and a romantic, and she quickly falls in love with a mysterious stranger who appears in the town. She soon discovers that he is a criminal on the run from the law, and she is determined to help him escape. As Mary and her beloved embark on a thrilling adventure, they must face danger and deception in order to stay together. Along the way, Mary learns the true meaning of love and loyalty.

By Carolyn Wells · First published 1915 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 23 chapters · 59,720 words

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Almost before the big motor-car stopped, the girl sprang out. Lap-robes flung aside, veils flying, gauntlets flapping, she was the incarnation of youth, gayety, and modernity.

"Oh, Justin," she cried, as she ran up the steps of the great portico, "we've had such a time! Two punctures and a blow-out! I thought we'd never get here!"

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Work type: Novel
Author: Carolyn Wells
Date: 1915 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Detective Fiction, Literary Fiction
Length: 59,720 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 2,262 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The White Alley is a mystery novel by Carolyn Wells, which follows the story of a detective trying to solve a murder case.
Crime Fiction — The White Alley is a crime fiction novel by Carolyn Wells, which follows the story of a detective trying to solve a murder case.
Thriller — The White Alley is a thriller novel by Carolyn Wells, which follows the story of a detective trying to solve a murder case and uncover the truth.
Detective Fiction — The White Alley is a detective fiction novel by Carolyn Wells, which follows the story of a detective trying to solve a murder case.