The Pace that Kills by Edgar Saltus

Name: The Pace that Kills
Author: Edgar Saltus

The Pace that Kills is a novel by Edgar Saltus published in 1895. It tells the story of a young man named John who becomes addicted to morphine and struggles with his addiction throughout the book. The novel explores themes of addiction, morality, and the human condition.

By Edgar Saltus · First published 1895 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Drama · 13 chapters · 36,573 words

First lines

"I wish you a happy New Year, sir."

It was the servant, green of livery, the yellow waistcoat slashed with black, bearing the coffee and fruit.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Saltus
Date: 1895 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Drama, Tragedy
Length: 36,573 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 543 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Fiction — The narrative is a constructed story, not based on real events.
Romance — The plot revolves around a love story and its complications.
Drama — The narrative contains conflict and emotional tension.
Tragedy — The story ends in misfortune and disaster for the main characters.