Across the Moors
Across the Moors is a novel by William Fryer Harvey, first published in 1912. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle in the Yorkshire moors. While there, he discovers a mysterious and sinister secret that has been hidden away for years. As he investigates further, he finds himself in a dangerous situation, and must use all his wits to survive. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from the kindly old man who helps him to the mysterious figure who lurks in the shadows. As the story progresses, John discovers the truth about the secret and must decide whether to keep it or reveal it to the world.
By William Fryer Harvey · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror · 2,044 words
First lines
It really was most unfortunate.
Peggy had a temperature of nearly a hundred, and a pain in her side, and Mrs. Workington Bancroft knew that it was appendicitis. But there was no one whom she could send for the doctor.
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Across the Moors is listed on Textopian as a short story by William Fryer Harvey, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: William Fryer Harvey
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Literary Fiction
- Length: 2,044 words
- Structure: 1 section, 57 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a man who is trying to solve a mysterious disappearance of a woman in the moors.
- Thriller — The book contains suspenseful elements as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
- Horror — The book contains elements of horror as the protagonist is confronted with the dark secrets of the moors.
- Literary Fiction — The book is written in a literary style, with complex characters and themes.
Tags
mystery · gothic · suspense · supernatural · psychological · isolation · nature · darkness · exploration · fear · atmospheric · character-driven