Witching Hill by E.W. Hornung (1904)

Name: Witching Hill
Author: E.W. Hornung

The Witching Hill by E.W. Hornung is a novel set in the early 20th century England. It follows the story of a young man named John Riddell who inherits an old house on the outskirts of London called The Witching Hill. As he settles into his new home, strange things begin to happen and he soon discovers that the house has a dark history involving witchcraft and supernatural occurrences. With the help of his friend Dr. Watson, Riddell sets out to uncover the truth behind the mysterious events taking place at The Witching Hill.

By E.W. Hornung · First published 1904 · Genre: Mystery, Supernatural, Adventure · 8 chapters · 68,337 words

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The Witching Hill Estate Office was as new as the Queen Anne houses it had to let, and about as worthy of its name. It was just a wooden box with a veneer of rough-cast and a corrugated iron lid. Inside there was a vast of varnish on three of the walls; but the one opposite my counter consisted of plate-glass worth the rest of the structure put together. It afforded a fine prospect of Witching Hill Road, from the level crossing by the station to the second lamp-post round the curve.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.W. Hornung
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Supernatural, Adventure, Historical
Length: 68,337 words
Structure: 8 chapters, 1,231 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The narrative revolves around solving enigmatic occurrences and unexplained events.
Supernatural — The plot involves elements of the supernatural, including witchcraft and curses.
Adventure — The story includes elements of exploration and discovery, with characters often in pursuit of a goal.
Historical — The setting and context of the story are deeply rooted in a specific historical period.