The Slave of Silence

Name: The Slave of Silence
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the adventures of a young man named John Dene, who is sent to the remote island of Silence in the South Pacific by his father. John is tasked with finding a lost treasure, but soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a strange and mysterious race of people. He soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of intrigue and deception, as he attempts to uncover the secrets of the island and its inhabitants. John must use all of his wits and courage to survive the dangers of the island, and ultimately uncover the truth about the lost treasure. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful woman, a mysterious old man, and a powerful witch. As the story progresses, John discovers that the island is not as it seems, and that the truth behind the lost treasure is far more sinister than he ever imagined.

By Fred M. White · First published 1904 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction · 40 chapters · 85,694 words

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The girl turned away from the splendour of it and laid her aching head against the cool windowpane. A hansom flashed along in the street below with just a glimpse of a pretty laughing girl in it with a man by her side. From another part of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ came sounds of mirth and gaiety. All the world seemed to be happy, to-night, perhaps to mock the misery of the girl with her head against the windowpane.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Romance
Length: 85,694 words
Structure: 40 chapters, 2,642 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of mystery and suspense, as the protagonist is seemingly bound by silence.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a sense of danger and excitement, as the protagonist is seemingly bound by silence.
Historical Fiction — Fred M. White is known for writing historical fiction, so this book may contain elements of this genre.
Romance — Fred M. White is known for writing romantic stories, so this book may contain elements of this genre.