The Man with his Hand in his Pocket
The story revolves around a man who has been wrongly accused of murder and must clear his name while evading the police. He uses his wit and cunning to stay one step ahead of his pursuers, all while navigating a complex web of relationships and alliances that threaten to expose him at every turn.
By H.C. McNeile · First published 1927 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller · 7,872 words
First lines
"I'll take one card."
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The Man with his Hand in his Pocket is listed on Textopian as a novel by H.C. McNeile, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H.C. McNeile
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 7,872 words
- Structure: 1 section, 171 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious death during a seance, with elements of suspense and investigation.
- Crime — The story involves a murder and the subsequent unraveling of a criminal plot.
- Thriller — The narrative includes high-stakes gambling, tension, and a dramatic climax.
- Drama — The story explores themes of desperation, deceit, and human emotion.
Tags
Adventure · Action · Thriller · Mystery · Crime · Detective · British Literature · Classic Fiction · Pulp Fiction · 1920s Setting · London Setting · Private Investigator