Nine Points of the Law
The novel NINE POINTS OF THE LAW by E.W. Hornung follows the story of a lawyer named John Hewitt who becomes embroiled in a complex case involving murder, blackmail, and corruption. The book explores themes of justice, morality, and the legal system.
By E.W. Hornung · First published 1895 · Genre: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 7,451 words
First lines
"Well," said Raffles, "what do you make of it?"
I read the advertisement once more before replying. It was in the last column of the Daily Telegraph, and it ran:
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.W. Hornung
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Thriller, Detective Fiction
- Length: 7,451 words
- Structure: 1 section, 184 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Crime Fiction — The plot revolves around a theft and the moral ambiguities of recovering stolen property, central to crime fiction.
- Mystery — The narrative involves uncovering secrets and solving the mystery of the missing painting.
- Adventure — The characters engage in a risky mission that involves elements of adventure and excitement.
- Thriller — The tension and stakes involved in the characters' actions create a thrilling atmosphere.
Tags
law · crime · mystery · detective · suspense · justice · courtroom · legal drama · intrigue · thriller · fiction · narrative