The Mystery of the Four Fingers

Name: The Mystery of the Four Fingers
Author: Fred M. White

The Mystery of the Four Fingers is a novel by Fred M. White that follows the story of a young man named Jack who becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue after discovering a mysterious package containing four severed fingers. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Jack uncovers a sinister plot involving international politics and high-stakes espionage. The book is known for its fast-paced action and suspenseful twists and turns.

By Fred M. White · First published 1906 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 30 chapters · 95,747 words

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Considering it was nearly the height of the London winter season, the Great Empire Hotel was not unusually crowded. This might perhaps have been owing to the fact that two or three of the finest suites of rooms in the building had been engaged by Mark Fenwick, who was popularly supposed to be the last thing in the way of American multi-millionaires. No one knew precisely who Fenwick was, or how he had made his money; but during the last few months his name had bulked largely in the financial Press and the daily periodicals of a sensational character. So far, the man had hardly been seen, it being understood that he was suffering from a chill, contracted on his voyage to Europe. Up to the present moment he had taken all his meals in his rooms, but it was whispered now that the great man was coming down to dinner. There was quite a flutter of excitement in the Venetian dining-room about eight o'clock.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Detective
Length: 95,747 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 1,337 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a mysterious crime involving four fingers.
Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful and thrilling elements that keep the reader on edge.
Crime — The story involves criminal activities and the investigation of these crimes.
Adventure — The characters embark on adventurous pursuits to uncover the truth.