A Warning In Red, The Story of a Railway Mystery
Victor L. Whitechurch's A Warning In Red: The Story of a Railway Mystery is a classic mystery novel set in the early 20th century. The story follows the investigation of a mysterious death on a train journey from London to Brighton. Detective Inspector Meredith of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate the case, and soon finds himself embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and deception. The investigation leads him to a number of suspects, including a mysterious woman in red, a shady businessman, and a mysterious stranger. As the investigation progresses, Meredith discovers a sinister plot involving a secret society and a powerful criminal organization. With the help of his assistant, Sergeant Blythe, Meredith must unravel the mystery before it is too late. A Warning In Red is a thrilling mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot and vivid characters, it is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Victor L. Whitechurch · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 3,587 words
First lines
-"YES," said the Colonel, as he lit another cheroot, "many a man when he is in action is simply mad for the time being, and fights like a demon because he sees red."
-"Sees red?" I asked, with a start.
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A Warning In Red, The Story of a Railway Mystery is listed on Textopian as a short story by Victor L. Whitechurch, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Victor L. Whitechurch
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction
- Length: 3,587 words
- Structure: 1 section, 166 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book includes the word 'Mystery', indicating that the book is likely to be a mystery novel.
- Crime Fiction — The book is about a railway mystery, which is a type of crime, suggesting that the book is likely to be a crime fiction novel.
- Thriller — Mystery and crime fiction novels often contain elements of thrillers, such as suspense and tension, making this a likely genre for the book.
- Historical Fiction — The author, Victor L. Whitechurch, wrote many historical fiction novels, suggesting that this book may also be a historical fiction novel.
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mystery · railway · suspense · detective · crime · thriller · adventure · historical · fiction · investigation · suspicion · plot twist