The Childerbridge Mystery by Guy Boothby

A wealthy and influential family's dark secrets are exposed when a young woman goes missing, leading to a complex web of deceit, blackmail, and murder that threatens to destroy the family's reputation and relationships.

By Guy Boothby · First published 1906 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Thriller · 13 chapters · 55,031 words

First lines

One had only to look at William Standerton in order to realise that he was, what is usually termed, a success in life. His whole appearance gave one this impression; the bold unflinching eyes, the square, resolute chin, the well-moulded lips, and the lofty forehead, showed a determination and ability to succeed that was beyond the ordinary.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Guy Boothby
• Date: 1906 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Adventure
• Length: 55,031 words
• Structure: 13 chapters, 1,044 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The central plot revolves around solving a mysterious event or crime.
• Detective Fiction — Features a detective character who investigates and solves the mystery.
• Thriller — Contains suspenseful and exciting elements that keep the reader engaged.
• Crime Fiction — Involves criminal acts and the pursuit of justice.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Supernatural Fiction · Occultism · Satanism · Dark Fantasy · Gothic Horror · Victorian Era · London Setting · Detective Story · Crime Fiction · Psychological Thriller

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII

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• Dr. Nikola Returns (1896)
• The Lust of Hate (1898)
• My Strangest Case (1898)
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• Long Live the King! (1905)
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