The Man Who Was Two by Fred M. White

Name: The Man Who Was Two
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the adventures of a man named John Smith, who is a successful lawyer in London. One day, he receives a mysterious letter from a man claiming to be his twin brother, who was separated from him at birth. The letter claims that the twin is in danger and needs John's help. John is skeptical at first, but decides to investigate the matter. He soon discovers that his twin is actually a criminal mastermind who is wanted by the police. John must now find a way to protect his brother while also protecting himself from the law. As the story progresses, John finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the police, as well as with his brother's enemies. He must use all of his wits and cunning to stay one step ahead of the law and save his brother. The Man Who Was Two is a thrilling mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

By Fred M. White · First published 1921 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 33 chapters · 86,363 words

First lines

The Throne Room in the Royal Windsor Hotel was discreetly full of diners--the management never allowed that sacred haven to be packed even in holiday times--and every little table, with its shaded pink lights, held its sheaf of youth and beauty spilling with laughter and dazzling with eyes as bright and alluring as the gems that seemed to float there on a sea of foamy froth cradled in pink and mauve chiffon and diaphanous lace. There was something exceedingly intimate in the half-shrouded tables, each encrusted with the loveliest things that breathe and palpitate in this transient life of ours, and yet it seemed part of one smooth harmonious whole as if the elect gathered there were, after all, one exclusive family.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Fiction
Length: 86,363 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 1,581 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery, as the protagonist is seemingly two people in one.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a thrilling story, as the protagonist is seemingly two people in one.
Adventure — The protagonist is on a journey to discover the truth about himself, which could be seen as an adventure.
Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events.