The Corner House by Fred M. White
The novel follows the story of the wealthy and influential family of the Corner House, the Dennisons. The family is headed by the patriarch, Sir John Dennison, who is a successful businessman and a respected member of the community. His son, Arthur, is a young man of good character and a promising future. The novel follows the family as they face a series of challenges, including a scandal involving Arthur, a financial crisis, and a mysterious stranger who appears to be connected to the family's past. As the story progresses, the family must confront their secrets and learn to trust each other in order to survive. The Corner House is a classic novel of family drama and intrigue, and is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature.
By Fred M. White · First published 1905 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 60 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: The House Next Door
- Chapter 2: Hetty
- Chapter 3: The Face at the Window
- Chapter 4: Weaving the Net
- Chapter 5: In the Morning Room
- Chapter 6: A Visitor
- Chapter 7: At the Corner House
- Chapter 8: Paul Prout
- Chapter 9: The Missing Notes
- Chapter 10: A Policy of Silence
- Chapter 11: The Notes Are Traced
- Chapter 12: Prout is Puzzled
- Chapter 13: Second Sight
- Chapter 14: "Crowner's Quest."
- Chapter 15: Lawrence Prophesies Again
- Chapter 16: Mr. Charlton Speaks
- Chapter 17: The Gamblers
- Chapter 18: Lawrence is Mysterious
- Chapter 19: Stolen!
- Chapter 20: "Uneasy Lies the Head--"
- Chapter 21: Peril
- Chapter 22: For Love and Duty
- Chapter 23: Ten Minutes Past Twelve
- Chapter 24: Treasure Trove
- Chapter 25: A Check
- Chapter 26: The Black Motor
- Chapter 27: A Glass of Wine
- Chapter 28: A Check
- Chapter 29: A Knock at the Door
- Chapter 30: Prout Gets a Clue
- Chapter 31: An Urgent Call
- Chapter 32: Touch and Go
- Chapter 33: Baffled!
- Chapter 34: A Clever Move
- Chapter 35: A Powerful Ally
- Chapter 36: A Faint Clue
- Chapter 37: The Talk of the Town
- Chapter 38: Maitrank Strikes
- Chapter 39: Lawrence Shows His Hand
- Chapter 40: Another Coil
- Chapter 41: Prout is Indiscreet
- Chapter 42: Fear!
- Chapter 43: A Slice of Luck
- Chapter 44: At Last
- Chapter 45: A Chase
- Chapter 46: Hetty Learns Something
- Chapter 47: Flown
- Chapter 48: Hetty Speaks Out
- Chapter 49: In the Dead of the Night
- Chapter 50: Threatened Ruin
- Chapter 51: The Wolf is Unchained
- Chapter 52: The Cage is Opened
- Chapter 53: Face to Face
- Chapter 54: A Stab in the Dark
- Chapter 55: The Corner Horse Again
- Chapter 56: Now Then!
- Chapter 57: A Way Out
- Chapter 58: Nearing the End
- Chapter 59: Light in the Corner House
- Chapter 60: Narrowed Down
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