The Affair of the Corridor Express
The Affair of the Corridor Express is a classic mystery novel by Victor L. Whitechurch, first published in 1923. The story follows the investigation of a mysterious train robbery on the London to Brighton line. Detective Inspector French is called in to investigate the case, and soon discovers that the robbery was part of a much larger criminal conspiracy. As he delves deeper into the case, French finds himself in a race against time to uncover the truth before the criminals can get away with their ill-gotten gains. The novel is a classic example of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, and features a complex plot, a cast of colorful characters, and a thrilling climax. It is a must-read for fans of classic mysteries and detective fiction.
By Victor L. Whitechurch · First published 1933 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 4,550 words
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Thorpe Hazell stood in his study in his London flat. On the opposite wall he had pinned a bit of paper, about an inch square, at the height of his eye, and was now going through the most extraordinary contortions.
With his eyes fixed on the paper he was craning his neck as far as it would reach and twisting his head about in all directions. This necessitated a fearful rolling of the eyes in order to keep them on the paper, and was supposed to be a means of strengthening the muscles of the eye for angular sight.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Victor L. Whitechurch
- Date: 1933 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Detective Fiction
- Length: 4,550 words
- Structure: 1 section, 184 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery, as the word 'affair' suggests a hidden or unknown event.
- Crime Fiction — The word 'express' implies a fast-paced story involving criminal activity.
- Thriller — The combination of mystery and crime suggests a thrilling story with suspenseful elements.
- Detective Fiction — The combination of mystery and crime also suggests a detective story, as the protagonist attempts to solve the mystery.
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mystery · detective · crime · suspense · thriller · train · investigation · whodunit · historical · fiction · adventure · puzzle