Wilful Murder by E.W. Hornung (1928)
The novel WILFUL MURDER by E.W. Hornung follows the story of a young woman named Emily who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after her friend is found dead. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers dark secrets and dangerous truths that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. The book is a thrilling page-turner with twists and turns at every corner, making it an engaging read for fans of mystery and suspense.
By E.W. Hornung · First published 1928 · Genre: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 6,647 words
First lines
Of the various robberies in which we were both concerned, it is but the few, I find, that will bear telling at any length. Not that the others contained details which even I would hesitate to recount; it is, rather, the very absence of untoward incident which renders them useless for my present purpose. In point of fact our plans were so craftily laid (by Raffles) that the chances of a hitch were invariably reduced to a minimum before we went to work. We might be disappointed in the market value of our haul; but it was quite the exception for us to find ourselves confronted by unforeseen impediments, or involved in a really dramatic dilemma. There was a sameness even in our spoil; for, of course, only the most precious stones are worth the trouble we took and the risks we ran.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.W. Hornung
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 6,647 words
- Structure: 1 section, 144 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Crime Fiction — The plot revolves around burglary and the moral complexities of crime, focusing on the characters' criminal activities.
- Mystery — The narrative includes elements of suspense and intrigue, particularly surrounding the characters' plans and the potential for murder.
- Thriller — The story contains tension and high stakes, particularly with the threat of violence and the characters' dangerous escapades.
- Adventure — The characters engage in daring escapades and face various challenges, typical of adventure narratives.
Tags
mystery · crime · murder · detective · suspense · thriller · investigation · fiction · literature · plot twist · moral ambiguity · psychological