The Skeleton in the Closet. By J. Thomas Darkagh
The story revolves around a mysterious skeleton found in the closet of a wealthy businessman's mansion. The skeleton is revealed to be that of a man who was murdered by the businessman many years ago. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the murderer was driven by greed and a desire for power. Through a series of flashbacks, the novel explores the events leading up to the murder and its aftermath, ultimately revealing the dark secrets and motives behind the crime.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1866 · Genre: Mystery, Drama, Historical Fiction · 5,419 words
First lines
[This paper was first published in the "Galaxy," in 1866.]
I see that an old chum of mine is publishing bits of confidential Confederate History in Harper's Magazine. It would seem to be time, then, for the pivots to be disclosed on which some of the wheelwork of the last six years has been moving. The science of history, as I understand it, depends on the timely disclosure of such pivots, which are apt to be kept out of view while things are moving.
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The Skeleton in the Closet. By J. Thomas Darkagh (Late C. C. S.) is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edward Everett Hale, dated 1866 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1866 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Drama, Historical Fiction, Thriller, Literary Fiction
- Length: 5,419 words
- Structure: 1 section, 53 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around uncovering hidden secrets and solving a central enigma.
- Drama — The narrative explores complex emotional and interpersonal conflicts.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical context, reflecting the period's social and cultural aspects.
- Thriller — The writing style and plot development create suspense and tension.
Tags
mystery · suspense · fiction · literature · 19th century · American literature · social commentary · family secrets · identity · gothic · psychological · narrative