The Search Party's Find
The Search Party's Find is a novel by Grant Allen that follows the story of a group of explorers who set out to find a lost city in Africa. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including dangerous animals and hostile tribes. Eventually, they do manage to locate the lost city, but their discovery comes at a high cost. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of African landscapes and cultures, as well as its exploration of themes such as colonialism and adventure.
By Grant Allen · First published 1897 · Genre: Psychological Thriller, Adventure, Mystery · 7,498 words
First lines
I can stand it no longer. I must put down my confession on paper, since there is no living creature left to whom I can confess it.
The snow is drifting fiercer than ever to-day against the cabin; the last biscuit is almost finished; my fingers are so pinched with cold I can hardly grasp the pen to write with. But I _will_ write, I must write, and I am writing. I cannot die with the dreadful story unconfessed upon my conscience.
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The Search Party's Find is listed on Textopian as a short story by Grant Allen, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Psychological Thriller, Adventure, Mystery, Drama, Horror
- Length: 7,498 words
- Structure: 1 section, 97 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Psychological Thriller — The narrative delves deeply into the protagonist's mental state, exploring themes of guilt, paranoia, and moral conflict.
- Adventure — The setting and plot revolve around an Arctic expedition, highlighting themes of survival and exploration.
- Mystery — The story involves a confession of murder, with elements of suspense and the unraveling of a crime.
- Drama — The emotional turmoil and interpersonal conflicts among characters drive the narrative.
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mystery · adventure · suspense · detective · thriller · investigation · crime · secrets · clues · plot twists · characters · narrative