The Cardinal Moth by Fred M. White

Name: The Cardinal Moth
Author: Fred M. White

The Cardinal Moth is a novel by Fred M. White that follows the story of a young woman named Marion who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and danger after she discovers a mysterious manuscript hidden within an old book. As she delves deeper into the secrets contained within the manuscript, Marion finds herself drawn into a world of espionage and international politics that threatens to consume her very existence. Along the way, she must navigate treacherous alliances and deadly betrayals in order to uncover the truth behind the Cardinal Moth's sinister plot.

By Fred M. White · First published 1895 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 29 chapters · 79,253 words

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The purple darkness seemed to be filled with a nebulous suggestion of things beautiful; long trails and ropes of blossoms hung like stars reflected in a lake of blue. As the eye grew accustomed to the gloom these blooms seemed to expand and beautify. There was a great orange globe floating on a violet mist, a patch of pink swam against an opaque window-pane like a flight of butterflies. Outside the throaty roar of Piccadilly could be distinctly heard; inside was misty silence and the coaxed and pampered atmosphere of the Orient. Then a long, slim hand -- a hand with jewels on it -- was extended, and the whole vast dome was bathed in brilliant light.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1895 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Drama, Romance
Length: 79,253 words
Structure: 29 chapters, 1,615 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a central enigma.
Thriller — The narrative maintains high tension and suspense.
Crime — The story involves criminal activities and investigations.
Drama — The characters experience significant emotional and relational conflicts.