The Mystery of the Clasped Hands

Name: The Mystery of the Clasped Hands
Author: Guy Boothby

A young woman's body is found clasped in death, with her hands locked around a small wooden box. The story follows the investigation into her murder and the subsequent uncovering of a dark conspiracy involving blackmail, theft, and deceit.

By Guy Boothby · First published 1898 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller · 15 chapters · 72,432 words

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"I never knew such a fellow as you are for ferreting out these low, foreign eating-houses," said Godfrey Henderson to his friend, Victor Fensden, as they turned from Oxford Street into one of the narrow thoroughfares in the neighbourhood of Soho. "Why you should take such trouble, and at the same time do your digestion such irreparable injury, I can not imagine. There are any number of places where you can get a chop or steak, free of garlic, in a decent quarter of the Town, to say nothing of being waited upon by a man who _does_ look as if he had been brave enough to face the dangers of washing once or twice within five years."

His companion only laughed.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Guy Boothby
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Adventure, Detective
Length: 72,432 words
Structure: 15 chapters, 1,313 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a central enigma, with suspenseful elements and investigative themes.
Crime — The narrative involves criminal activities and the pursuit of justice, focusing on unlawful acts and their consequences.
Thriller — The story includes tension and excitement, with a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers on edge.
Adventure — The characters embark on a journey or quest, encountering various challenges and dangers along the way.