The House of the Schemers

Name: The House of the Schemers
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the adventures of two young men, John and George, who are sent to investigate a mysterious house in the English countryside. The house is owned by the mysterious and reclusive Mr. Schemers, who is rumored to be involved in some kind of criminal activity. John and George soon discover that the house is a den of iniquity, filled with criminals and shady characters. They must use all their wits and courage to uncover the truth about Mr. Schemers and his nefarious activities. Along the way, they must also contend with a dangerous gang of criminals, a mysterious woman, and a powerful secret society. Will John and George be able to uncover the truth and bring justice to the House of the Schemers? Or will they be outwitted by the criminals and their schemes? Read The House of the Schemers to find out!

By Fred M. White · First published 1906 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 48 chapters · 109,703 words

First lines

Only in the great Metropolis could the house have passed, silent, mystic, and unnoticed, without the wagging of tongues and the prying of idle curiosity. It was not as if No. 13 stood apart--Vernon-terrace was a smart row of houses, where for the most part people of mains resided.

The other homesteads were bright and clean, there were boxes of flowers in the windows, and silk blinds behind. Lights gleamed in them at night, glittering carriages stood before the open doors.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Romance
Length: 109,703 words
Structure: 48 chapters, 3,472 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book implies a hidden agenda and a potential for secrets to be uncovered, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a sense of danger and suspense, which are common elements of thrillers.
Crime Fiction — The title of the book implies a potential for criminal activity, which is a common theme in crime fiction.
Romance — The author, Fred M. White, is known for writing romantic fiction, so this genre may be relevant to the book.