Murder Runs in the Family

Name: Murder Runs in the Family
Author: Hulbert Footner

The story follows the adventures of a young lawyer, John Darrow, who is hired by a wealthy family to investigate the mysterious death of their son, Robert. Robert had been found dead in his bedroom, and the family suspects foul play. John soon discovers that Robert had been involved in a shady business deal, and that he had been receiving threatening letters from an unknown source. As he delves deeper into the case, John finds himself in a web of intrigue and danger. He must unravel the truth behind Robert's death before it's too late. The novel is a classic whodunit, full of suspense and unexpected twists. It is a thrilling read that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

By Hulbert Footner · First published 1934 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 28 chapters · 70,348 words

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Lance McCrea set his door open an inch and listened. She was always the first of the lodgers to come home in the afternoon. At this hour there was nobody in the house except the servants at work in the basement, and Professor Sempill, buried in his study in the extension.

When Lance heard her firm light step on the first flight of stairs, a curious breathlessness took possession of him. He had known the girl only a week, but she had done things to him. Most inconvenient to fall in love when you were out of a job. He knew her name--Freda Rollin--and that was all.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Hulbert Footner
Date: 1934 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Detective Fiction
Length: 70,348 words
Structure: 28 chapters, 2,997 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery, as it suggests that a family has a history of murder.
Crime Fiction — The title of the book implies a crime, as it suggests that a family has a history of murder.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a thriller, as it suggests that a family has a history of murder.
Detective Fiction — The title of the book implies a detective story, as it suggests that a family has a history of murder.