The Lady in Blue by Fred M. White

Name: The Lady in Blue
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the adventures of a young woman, Lady Mary, who is forced to flee her home in England after her father is accused of a crime he did not commit. She finds refuge in a small French village, where she is taken in by a kindly old woman. Lady Mary soon discovers that the village is haunted by a mysterious figure known as the Lady in Blue. She is determined to uncover the truth behind the ghostly apparition, and soon finds herself embroiled in a dangerous mystery involving a secret society, a hidden treasure, and a powerful enemy. As Lady Mary delves deeper into the mystery, she must use her wits and courage to outwit her enemies and save the village from destruction. Along the way, she discovers the power of friendship and the strength of the human spirit.

By Fred M. White · First published 1918 · Genre: Mystery, Romance, Historical Fiction · 38 chapters · 78,372 words

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Rupert Kelso shivered as he settled himself in his seat. Outside it was raw and damp, with the streets streaming with moisture; indeed, it was more like November than June, but there, in the supper room of the Regent Restaurant, everything was warm and bright and alluring to a degree. It was a glorious change for Kelso, after three years' hard work in Nigeria, and he was appreciating it to the tips of his long, brown fingers. He had a pleasing vision of colour in which coral pink predominated, a dazzling kaleidoscope of silken draperies broken here and there by the flashing of many gems. For it was Sunday evening, in the height of the season, and the most exclusive restaurant in Europe was thronged. As a matter of fact, Kelso was very lucky to be there at all, and he was congratulating himself that he had come here with Mark Denver, the brilliant and popular dramatist, who was welcomed everywhere and who always commanded that which less-favoured mortals sighed for in vain. But then, Denver was something more than a successful playwright; indeed, some day he would be the Earl of Denver, and his mother's fortune rendered him independent of the profession which he had adopted.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1918 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 78,372 words
Structure: 38 chapters, 2,407 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The title suggests a mysterious element, and the author is known for writing mystery novels.
Romance — The title suggests a romantic element, and the author is known for writing romantic novels.
Historical Fiction — The author is known for writing historical fiction novels.