The Baron's Quarry by Egerton Castle
The Baron's Quarry is a novel by Egerton Castle, first published in 1891. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is sent to work in a quarry owned by a mysterious baron. John soon discovers that the baron is a vampire, and that the quarry is a prison for the undead. With the help of a mysterious woman, John must find a way to escape the quarry and save himself from the baron's clutches. Along the way, he discovers secrets about the baron's past and the true nature of the quarry. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and horror.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1909 · Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 8,421 words
First lines
-"Oh, no, I assure you, you are not boring Mr. Marshfield, " said this personage himself in his gentle voice--that curious voice that could flow on for hours, promulgating profound and startling theories on every department of human knowledge or conducting paradoxical arguments without a single inflection or pause of hesitation. "I am, on the contrary, much interested in your hunting talk. To paraphrase a well-worn quotation somewhat widely, _nihil humanum a me alienum est_. Even hunting stories may have their point of biological interest; the philologist sometimes pricks his ear to the jargon of the chase; moreover, I am not incapable of appreciating the subject matter itself. This seems to excite some derision. I admit I am not much of a sportsman to look at, nor, indeed, by instinct, yet I have had some out-of-the-way experiences in that line--generally when intent on other pursuits. I doubt, for instance, if even you, Major Travers, notwithstanding your well-known exploits against man and beast, notwithstanding that doubtful smile of yours, could match the strangeness of a certain hunting adventure in which I played an important part."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 8,421 words
- Structure: 1 section, 255 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title suggests a secret or hidden element, which is a common element of mystery stories.
- Historical Fiction — The author's name suggests a historical setting, and the title implies a story set in the past.
- Adventure — The title implies a journey or quest, which is a common element of adventure stories.
- Romance — The title implies a story of love and relationships, which is a common element of romance stories.
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mystery · adventure · historical fiction · romance · suspense · detective · 19th century · England · crime · social class · betrayal · family secrets