The Vanishing of Vaudrey
The Vanishing of Vaudrey is a detective story written by G.K. Chesterton. It follows the investigation of a mysterious disappearance in a small English village. The plot revolves around the search for clues and the unraveling of secrets that lead to the discovery of the truth behind the vanishing.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1926 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime · 8,814 words
First lines
SIR ARTHUR VAUDREY, in his light-grey summer suit, and wearing on his grey head the white hat which he so boldly affected, went walking briskly up the road by the river from his own house to the little group of houses that were almost like outhouses to his own, entered that little hamlet, and then vanished completely as if he had been carried away by the fairies.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 8,814 words
- Structure: 1 section, 141 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around the mysterious disappearance and subsequent murder of Sir Arthur Vaudrey, with a focus on uncovering the truth behind these events.
- Detective Fiction — The story features Father Brown, a detective figure, who investigates the case and solves the mystery through logical reasoning and observation.
- Crime — The narrative involves criminal activities, including murder and blackmail, which are central to the storyline.
- Thriller — The tension and suspense are maintained throughout the story as characters deal with the fear and uncertainty surrounding the disappearance and murder.
Tags
mystery · detective · crime · suspense · investigation · whodunit · intrigue · plot twist · literary fiction · early 20th century · British literature · character study