The Secret House by Edgar Wallace

Name: The Secret House
Author: Edgar Wallace

The Secret House is a novel by Edgar Wallace that follows the story of a young man named Jack Glover who inherits a mysterious house in London. As he begins to explore the house, he discovers hidden rooms and secret passages that lead him on a dangerous adventure filled with murder, mystery, and intrigue. The book is known for its fast-paced action and suspenseful plot twists.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1907 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 21 chapters · 71,230 words

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A man stood irresolutely before the imposing portals of Cainbury House, a large office building let out to numerous small tenants, and harbouring, as the indicator on the tiled wall of the vestibule testified, some thirty different professions. The man was evidently poor, for his clothes were shabby and his boots were down at heel. He was as evidently a foreigner. His clean-shaven eagle face was sallow, his eyes were dark, his eyebrows black and straight.

He passed up the few steps into the hall and stood thoughtfully before the indicator. Presently he found what he wanted. At the very top of the list and amongst the crowded denizens of the fifth floor was a slip inscribed:

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Detective Fiction
Length: 71,230 words
Structure: 21 chapters, 1,891 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The narrative revolves around solving a puzzle or crime, with clues and suspense driving the plot.
Thriller — The story contains elements of suspense, tension, and excitement, often involving dangerous situations or crime.
Crime — The plot involves criminal activities and law enforcement, with a focus on the pursuit of justice.
Detective Fiction — The narrative features a detective or investigator solving a crime, often through deduction or clever reasoning.