Secret of the River by Fred M. White

Name: Secret of the River
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the adventures of two young men, Jack and Tom, who are on a mission to uncover the secret of the mysterious river that runs through their small village. After a series of strange events, they discover that the river is home to a hidden treasure. With the help of a mysterious old man, they set out to find the treasure and uncover the truth behind the river's secrets. Along the way, they face danger and excitement as they battle against the forces of nature and the mysterious forces that seem to be protecting the river's secrets. With the help of their newfound friends, they must find the courage to face their fears and uncover the truth. Will they be able to find the treasure and uncover the secret of the river? Or will they be defeated by the mysterious forces that seem to be protecting the river's secrets?

By Fred M. White · First published 1934 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Romance · 26 chapters · 46,153 words

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Ashdown Croft was not a great house by comparison with some of our famous show places, but it dated back to Tudor days, and had had its place more than once in history, especially in the darkest hours of the Stuarts and their followers. It stood in its own park on the banks of the River Wern a fine specimen of mediaeval architecture, with its soft, rose-tinted brick and twisted chimneys. Inside were suites of low, panelled rooms, and beyond the bedrooms in the centre, a long picture gallery, terminating in a chamber, above the broad, open fireplace of which was a sort of priest's hiding-hole, and from there, a secret way out into the grounds. Just the sort of glorious old mansion that might form the centre of a romance, as, indeed, it had on more than one occasion in the days gone by. A charming house, with a character all its own, and the cherished possession of Nevil Ashdown; and thereby hangs a tale.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1934 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 46,153 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 1,559 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book implies a secret that needs to be uncovered, which is a common theme in mystery stories.
Adventure — The setting of the book is likely to be a river, which implies a journey and potential danger, which are common elements of adventure stories.
Romance — The author, Fred M. White, is known for writing romantic stories, so it is likely that this book will contain some romantic elements.
Historical Fiction — The author, Fred M. White, is known for writing historical fiction, so it is likely that this book will contain some elements of history.