A Royal Wrong by Fred M. White

Name: A Royal Wrong
Author: Fred M. White

In this classic mystery novel, a young woman named Lady Mary is accused of murdering her husband, the Earl of Dorset. She is arrested and put on trial, but her lawyer, Sir John Denton, is convinced of her innocence. He sets out to prove it, but his investigation leads him to a web of intrigue and deceit involving the Earl's family and friends. As he digs deeper, he discovers a shocking secret that could exonerate Lady Mary and reveal the true murderer. With the help of his friend, the detective Inspector Lestrade, Sir John must unravel the mystery before it's too late.

By Fred M. White · First published 1913 · Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance · 36 chapters · 63,632 words

First lines

As Lady Letty Stanborough stood in the garden listening to the rustle of silken skirts and the ripple of laughter, she was faintly conscious of the fragrance of the early May evening. The trees were touched with their spring greenery and in the air was the scent of violets. The grounds beyond the house in Dorchester Gardens were filled with guests gathered in honour of the engagement between Lady Letty and Stephen Du Cros, the South African millionaire.

It was a marriage of convenience, of course--everybody recognised that.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1913 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Romance
Length: 63,632 words
Structure: 36 chapters, 2,136 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The title implies a wrong has been committed, and the book likely follows a protagonist as they attempt to uncover the truth.
Historical Fiction — The title implies a royal setting, suggesting the book is set in a historical period.
Romance — The title implies a wrong has been committed, and the book may follow a protagonist as they attempt to right a wrong in their love life.