Doomsday by Warwick Deeping (1927)

Name: Doomsday
Author: Warwick Deeping

Doomsday is a novel by Warwick Deeping, first published in 1929. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is sent to a remote village in the English countryside to investigate a mysterious death. He soon discovers that the village is under the control of a sinister cult, and that the death was part of a ritual sacrifice. As he delves deeper into the cult's activities, he finds himself in a race against time to save the village from a terrible fate. Along the way, he must confront his own inner demons and face the consequences of his own actions. The novel is a gripping and suspenseful tale of horror and the supernatural.

By Warwick Deeping · First published 1927 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 60 chapters · 122,860 words

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Someone had asked Mary Viner as a child why she so disliked going to school, and had received the pregnant reply: "Cos one does the same thing every day"; and at the age of three-and-twenty Mary was still resenting repetition. Only more so, because life had become more busily full of it, a circus of dreary tidyings and cleanlinesses, of washings up and washings down, of moments that smelt of yellow soap, and tea leaves and paraffin.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Warwick Deeping
Date: 1927 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure
Length: 122,860 words
Structure: 125 chapters, 3,381 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — Doomsday is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world. The novel is set against the backdrop of the First World War and the social and political changes that occurred during this time.
Romance — Doomsday follows the story of a young woman's journey to find love and acceptance in a world that is rapidly changing. The novel follows her struggles to find a place in society and her eventual romance with a man from a different social class.
Drama — Doomsday is a story of love, loss, and redemption. The novel follows the protagonist's journey as she navigates the tumultuous times of the early 20th century and the struggles she faces in her search for acceptance and love.
Adventure — Doomsday follows the protagonist's journey as she embarks on a quest to find her place in the world. The novel follows her as she travels to different countries and experiences different cultures, all while trying to find her place in the world.