The Dead Hand by L.T. Meade (1902)
The story follows the adventures of two young girls, Mabel and Daisy, who are sent to stay with their aunt in the country. While exploring the grounds of their aunt's estate, they stumble upon a mysterious and sinister secret. They soon discover that their aunt is involved in a sinister plot involving a dead hand, a mysterious figure, and a hidden treasure. The girls must use their wits and courage to unravel the mystery and save their aunt from danger. Along the way, they must face danger and deception, and confront the dark forces that threaten their lives. The Dead Hand is a thrilling and suspenseful mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1902 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 5,921 words
First lines
[Being the First of the Experiences of the Oracle of Maddox Street.]
MY name is Diana Marburg. I am a palmist by profession. Occult phenomena, spiritualism, clairvoyance, and many other strange mysteries of the unseen world, have, from my earliest years, excited my keen interest.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 5,921 words
- Structure: 1 section, 225 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The Dead Hand is a mystery novel by L.T. Meade, featuring a detective who must solve a series of mysterious events.
- Thriller — The Dead Hand is a thrilling novel with suspenseful plot twists and a fast-paced narrative.
- Crime Fiction — The Dead Hand is a crime fiction novel, featuring a detective who must solve a series of crimes.
- Detective Fiction — The Dead Hand is a detective fiction novel, featuring a detective who must solve a series of mysterious events.
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mystery · thriller · suspense · detective · crime · supernatural · historical · Gothic · adventure · psychological · female protagonist · Victorian