On The Night Express

Name: On The Night Express
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the adventures of two young men, Jack and Tom, who are on a train journey from London to Scotland. As they travel, they become embroiled in a mysterious and dangerous plot involving a stolen diamond necklace, a mysterious woman, and a gang of criminals. The two men must use their wits and courage to outwit the criminals and save the necklace. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a mysterious detective, a beautiful woman, and a sinister villain. The Night Express is a thrilling and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic adventure novel that is sure to entertain and delight readers of all ages.

By Fred M. White · First published 1930 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 26 chapters · 45,059 words

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Constance Wakefield flashed a challenging glance across the library table at the big man with the hard mouth and the menacing eyes, at the same time wondering subconsciously why she both feared and mistrusted Rupert Bascoe in spite of the decided fact that she owed the very bread she ate to him.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1930 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Romance
Length: 45,059 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 1,360 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title 'On The Night Express' implies a sense of mystery and suspense, as the reader is left to wonder what is happening on the train at night.
Thriller — The title and plot of the book suggest a thrilling story, as the reader is taken on a suspenseful journey on the night express.
Adventure — The book follows the protagonist on an exciting journey on the night express, full of unexpected twists and turns.
Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and another character, adding an element of romance to the story.