The Red Room by William le Queux

Name: The Red Room
Author: 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

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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: Easy (6th 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.