Blackmail! by Fred M. White (1902)

Name: Blackmail!
Author: Fred M. White

The novel follows the story of a young man, John Dene, who is blackmailed by a mysterious figure known only as "The Spider". The Spider has evidence of a crime that John committed in his past, and is demanding a large sum of money in exchange for his silence. John is desperate to keep his secret hidden, and so he sets out to find the Spider and put an end to the blackmail. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful young woman, a shady lawyer, and a mysterious detective. As the story progresses, John discovers that the Spider is not who he seems, and that the blackmail is part of a much larger and more sinister plot. In the end, John is able to uncover the truth and put an end to the blackmail. However, the consequences of his actions have far-reaching implications, and the novel ends with John facing an uncertain future.

By Fred M. White · First published 1902 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 30 chapters · 69,745 words

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A pool of light cast by the shaded lamps on the dinner table picked out the points of old silver and the ruby lakes in the cut-glass decanters.

A pile of filberts stood up russet warm against gleaming mahogany. The cloth had been drawn, as was the post-prandial custom at Broadwater.

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Mystery — The title of the book, 'Blackmail!', implies a mystery plot involving blackmail and other criminal activities.
Thriller — The title of the book, 'Blackmail!', implies a thrilling plot involving blackmail and other criminal activities.
Crime Fiction — The title of the book, 'Blackmail!', implies a crime fiction plot involving blackmail and other criminal activities.
Suspense — The title of the book, 'Blackmail!', implies a suspenseful plot involving blackmail and other criminal activities.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Suspense
Length: 69,745 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 1,957 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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