A Clue in Wax by Fred M. White

Name: A Clue in Wax
Author: Fred M. White

Clue in Wax is a mystery novel by Fred M. White. It follows the story of a young man, John Dene, who is trying to solve the mystery of his father's death. He discovers that his father was murdered and that the murderer left a clue in wax. Dene must unravel the mystery of the clue in order to find the killer and bring justice to his father. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman, a shady lawyer, and a strange old man. As he investigates, Dene discovers secrets and lies that have been hidden for years. In the end, he must face the truth and confront the killer in order to bring justice to his father.

By Fred M. White · First published 1930 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 29 chapters · 73,249 words

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Clifford Cheriton emerged from the bathroom into his modest sitting-room in a blithesome frame of mind. For it was one of those perfect April mornings of which the poet Browning speaks so feelingly, and which seldom comes in what is traditionally a month of tender greenery and sunshine. But here was an afternoon--because it was afternoon--full of flickering lights and shadows and even in the dingy square outside the prim house in Bennett-street the lilacs were in full bloom, and here and there a laburnum about to burgeon into its yellow chains. An afternoon for youth and happiness and everything that goes to make life a joy even in a drab London street.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1930 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
Length: 73,249 words
Structure: 29 chapters, 2,432 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book, 'A Clue in Wax', implies a mystery that needs to be solved.
Crime Fiction — The mystery in the book likely involves a crime, making this genre relevant.
Thriller — The mystery in the book may involve suspenseful elements, making this genre relevant.
Adventure — The mystery in the book may involve an adventurous journey, making this genre relevant.