The Red Rat's Daughter

Name: The Red Rat's Daughter
Author: Guy Boothby

A young woman inherits a large sum of money and a mysterious past from her recently deceased father, who was involved with a secret society that worships an ancient deity. She becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger as she tries to uncover the truth about her family's history and the society's sinister plans.

By Guy Boothby · First published 1896 · Genre: Adventure, Crime, Romance · 30 chapters · 97,007 words

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If John Grantham Browne had a fault -- which, mind you, I am not prepared to admit -- it lay in the fact that he was the possessor of a cynical wit which he was apt at times to use upon his friends with somewhat peculiar effect. Circumstances alter cases, and many people would have argued that he was perfectly entitled to say what he pleased. When a man is worth a hundred and twenty thousand pounds a year -- which, worked out, means ten thousand pounds a month, three hundred and twenty-eight pounds, fifteen shillings and fourpence a day, and four-and-sixpence three-farthings, and a fraction over, per minute -- he may surely be excused if he becomes a little sceptical as to other people's motives, and is apt to be distrustful of the world in general. Old Brown, his father, without the "e," as you have doubtless observed, started life as a bare-legged street arab in one of the big manufacturing centres -- Manchester or Birmingham, I am not quite certain which.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Guy Boothby
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Crime, Romance, Mystery, Thriller
Length: 97,007 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 1,597 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure — The plot is driven by thrilling and adventurous events, with characters embarking on daring exploits.
Crime — Central to the story is a criminal element, involving schemes and illicit activities.
Romance — Romantic relationships play a significant role in the development of the characters and the plot.
Mystery — The narrative includes elements of mystery, with secrets and revelations that unfold throughout the story.