The Herapath Property

Name: The Herapath Property
Author: J.S. Fletcher

This novel revolves around a mysterious property that has been the subject of local legend for years. The story centers on a young woman who inherits the property and uncovers its dark history. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers a web of deceit and tragedy that has haunted the family for generations.

By J.S. Fletcher · First published 1903 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Detective · 35 chapters · 93,813 words

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This was the third week of Selwood's secretaryship to Jacob Herapath. Herapath was a well-known man in London. He was a Member of Parliament, the owner of a sort of model estate of up-to-date flats, and something of a crank about such matters as ventilation, sanitation, and lighting. He himself, a bachelor, lived in one of the best houses in Portman Square; when he engaged Selwood as his secretary he made him take a convenient set of rooms in Upper Seymour Street, close by. He also caused a telephone communication to be set up between his own house and Selwood's bedroom, so that he could summon his secretary at any hour of the night. Herapath occasionally had notions about things in the small hours, and he was one of those active, restless persons who, if they get a new idea, like to figure on it at once. All the same, during those three weeks he had not once troubled his secretary in this fashion. No call came to Selwood over that telephone until half-past seven one November morning, just as he was thinking of getting out of bed. And the voice which then greeted him was not Herapath's. It was a rather anxious, troubled voice, and it belonged to one Kitteridge, a middle-aged man, who was Herapath's butler.

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Work type: Novel
Author: J.S. Fletcher
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Detective, Thriller, Fiction
Length: 93,813 words
Structure: 35 chapters, 1,723 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious death and the investigation that follows.
Crime — The narrative involves criminal activities and the solving of a crime.
Detective — Features a detective character who plays a central role in solving the case.
Thriller — Contains suspenseful and thrilling elements that keep the reader engaged.