A Mummer's Throne by Fred M. White

Name: A Mummer's Throne
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the fortunes of the wealthy and powerful Mummer family, who have been living in the same house in the English countryside for generations. The family is headed by the elderly Sir John Mummer, who is determined to keep the family's wealth and power intact. Sir John's son, Charles, is a young man of ambition and drive, determined to make his own mark on the world. He is determined to break away from the family's traditions and make his own way in life. Charles falls in love with a beautiful young woman, but his father disapproves of the match and forbids him to marry her. Charles is determined to defy his father and marry the woman he loves, but his plans are complicated by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who claims to be a distant relative of the Mummer family. The stranger's presence causes a stir in the family, and soon Charles finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of secrets and lies. As the story progresses, Charles must decide whether to follow his heart or obey his father's wishes, and the consequences of his decision will determine the fate of the Mummer family.

By Fred M. White · First published 1911 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 11 chapters · 21,995 words

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The Asturian Ambassador had been giving a garden party, and most of the guests were still there. The great majority of those present had come to meet the young King of Montenana. Taking it as a whole, the monarch in question had come up to their expectations.

There is always a certain flavour of romance hanging like a purple mist upon a palace, and there was an added perfume in the case of Fritz of Montenana because he had come westward with the avowed purpose of seeking a wife. As everybody knows, Montenana is a pocket kingdom, lying between Russia and Turkey. For the rest, it is mountainous and picturesque, somewhat poverty-stricken, and given over at times to the spirit of revolution.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1911 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length: 21,995 words
Structure: 11 chapters, 694 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The book follows a detective as he investigates a murder, making it a mystery novel.
Thriller — The book contains suspenseful elements and a fast-paced plot, making it a thriller.
Crime Fiction — The book follows a detective as he investigates a crime, making it a crime fiction novel.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century, making it a historical fiction novel.