Unravelled Knots by Emma Orczy

Name: Unravelled Knots
Author: Emma Orczy

The novel follows the story of a young woman, Eliza, who is determined to unravel the secrets of her past. Eliza was adopted as a baby and has never known her true identity. She is determined to find out who she is and where she comes from. Eliza's search leads her to a mysterious manor house in the English countryside, where she discovers a tangled web of secrets and lies. She soon finds herself embroiled in a dangerous game of intrigue and deception, as she attempts to unravel the truth about her past. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and mystery. It is a captivating tale of identity, family, and the power of secrets.

By Emma Orczy · First published 1925 · Genre: Mystery, Romance, Thriller · 22 chapters · 106,712 words

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I CANNOT pretend to say how it all happened: I can but relate what occurred, leaving those of my friends who are versed in psychic matters to find a plausible explanation for the fact that on that horrible foggy afternoon I chanced to walk into that blameless tea--shop at that particular hour. Now I had not been inside a tea--shop for years and I had practically ceased to think of the Man in the Corner--the weird, spook--like creature with the baggy trousers, the huge horn--rimmed spectacles, and the thin claw--like hands that went on fidgeting, fidgeting, fidgeting, with a piece of string, tying it with nervy deliberation into innumerable and complicated knots.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Emma Orczy
Date: 1925 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Length: 106,712 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 3,300 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book, 'Unravelled Knots', implies a mystery that needs to be solved, and the plot of the book follows a protagonist as they attempt to solve a mystery.
Romance — The book follows a protagonist as they navigate a romantic relationship, and the themes of the book explore the complexities of love and relationships.
Thriller — The book contains suspenseful elements as the protagonist attempts to solve the mystery, and the writing style is fast-paced and gripping.