Dead Men's Money by J.S. Fletcher

Name: Dead Men's Money
Author: J.S. Fletcher

The story revolves around a young man who inherits a large sum of money from a distant relative he has never met. As he delves into the details of his inheritance, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. The protagonist's investigation leads him to question the legitimacy of his inheritance and the true nature of his benefactor's death. Along the way, he must navigate a complex network of relationships and alliances that blur the lines between good and evil. As the mystery unfolds, the young man finds himself in grave danger, forced to confront the dark secrets of his family's past and the sinister forces that seek to claim his inheritance for themselves.

By J.S. Fletcher · First published 1892 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller · 37 chapters · 94,215 words

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The very beginning of this affair, which involved me, before I was aware of it, in as much villainy and wickedness as ever man heard of, was, of course, that spring evening, now ten years ago, whereon I looked out of my mother's front parlour window in the main street of Berwick-upon-Tweed and saw, standing right before the house, a man who had a black patch over his left eye, an old plaid thrown loosely round his shoulders, and in his right hand a stout stick and an old-fashioned carpet-bag. He caught sight of me as I caught sight of him, and he stirred, and made at once for our door. If I had possessed the power of seeing more than the obvious, I should have seen robbery, and murder, and the very devil himself coming in close attendance upon him as he crossed the pavement. But as it was, I saw nothing but a stranger, and I threw open the window and asked the man what he might be wanting.

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Work type: Novel
Author: J.S. Fletcher
Date: 1892 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Detective, Adventure
Length: 94,215 words
Structure: 37 chapters, 1,347 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a murder and uncovering hidden truths.
Crime — The narrative involves criminal activities and investigations.
Thriller — The story maintains suspense and tension throughout.
Detective — Features a detective character who plays a central role in solving the case.