The Mystery of the Ravenspurs

Name: The Mystery of the Ravenspurs
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the adventures of two young men, John Ravenspur and his friend, Jack, as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of John's father, Sir John Ravenspur. The two men travel to the family estate in the English countryside, where they uncover a sinister plot involving a secret society, a hidden treasure, and a mysterious figure known only as the Raven. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the Raven is actually a powerful criminal mastermind who is using the Ravenspur family fortune to finance his criminal activities. With the help of a local detective, the two men must race against time to stop the Raven and save the Ravenspur family from ruin. The Mystery of the Ravenspurs is a thrilling and suspenseful mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

By Fred M. White · First published 1914 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 57 chapters · 89,699 words

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A grand old castle looks out across the North Sea, and the fishermen toiling on the deep catch the red flash from Ravenspur Point as their forefathers have done for many generations.

The Ravenspurs and their great granite fortress have made history between them. Every quadrangle and watch-tower and turret has its legend of brave deeds and bloody deeds, of fights for the king and the glory of the flag. And for five hundred years there has been no Ravenspur who has not acquitted himself like a man. Theirs is a record to be proud of.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Detective Fiction
Length: 89,699 words
Structure: 57 chapters, 3,583 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book is 'The Mystery of the Ravenspurs', indicating that the primary genre of the book is mystery.
Crime Fiction — The book is likely to involve criminal activity, as is typical of mystery stories.
Thriller — Mystery stories often contain elements of suspense and tension, making them a type of thriller.
Detective Fiction — Mystery stories often involve a detective or other investigator attempting to solve a crime, making them a type of detective fiction.