The Red Room by William le Queux
The Red Room is a novel by William le Queux that tells the story of a young man who inherits an old house with a mysterious red room. The protagonist, John Fenton, discovers that the room has a dark history and is haunted by ghosts. As he tries to uncover the secrets of the room, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, and is considered a classic example of early 20th-century British literature.
By William le Queux · First published 1894 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 32 chapters · 84,594 words
First lines
The fifteenth of January, 1907, fell on a Tuesday. I have good cause to remember it.
In this narrative of startling fact there is little that concerns myself. It is mostly of the doings of others -- strange doings though they were, and stranger still, perhaps, that I should be their chronicler.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William le Queux
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Detective, Adventure
- Length: 84,594 words
- Structure: 32 chapters, 2,149 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious and suspenseful narrative that involves solving a crime or uncovering secrets.
- Thriller — The story is fast-paced and filled with tension, keeping the reader on edge with unexpected twists and turns.
- Crime — The central theme involves criminal activities, focusing on the investigation and resolution of a crime.
- Detective — The narrative includes elements of detective work, with characters actively engaged in solving a mystery.
Tags
mystery · suspense · thriller · crime · detective · investigation · secrets · darkness · paranoia · psychological · intrigue · deception
Contents
- Three Inquisitive Men
- Some Strange Facts
- The House of Mystery
- A Silent Message
- Certain Suspicions Strengthened
- A further Mystery
- Another Person Becomes Inquisitive
- A Fresh Turn in Affairs
- I Discover Something
- Leonard Langton Makes a Statement
- The Storm Gathers
- A Strange Story Unfolded
- I Learn Something Interesting
- A Remarkable Truth
- A Man Deceives a Woman
- Antonio Speaks Plainly
- Ethelwynn Speaks
- I Draw the Impostor
- Gwen Reveals Something
- One Traveller Returns
- I Make a Bold Move
- Defiance Proves Defence
- The Unexpected Happens
- Two Men Consult
- A Plot Fails
- I Scent the Impostor
- Several Revelations
- "no Trumps."
- I am Faced with Another Difficulty
- I Discover Much that is Amazing
- I am again Perplexed
- The Problem Solved