The Silent House by Fergus Hume
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"The Silent House" by Fergus Hume is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Lucian Denzil, a young barrister who becomes intrigued by the peculiar tenant of a seemingly haunted and abandoned house, known as No. 13, or the Silent House, following a string of mysterious events and a murder. The story combines elements of suspense and intrigue, as Denzil seeks to unravel the enigma surrounding
the reclusive Mr. Berwin and the sinister happenings linked to his life. The opening of this narrative sets the stage by introducing Lucian Denzil, who leads a modest life amidst the bustling backdrop of London. On a foggy night, he has a chance encounter with Mr. Berwin, the enigmatic occupant of the Silent House, who reveals a sense of despair and pain. Denzil's curiosity piqued, he learns more about Berwin's lonely existence and the ghostly aura surrounding his abode. As gossip and speculation circulate within the neighborhood, an unsettling incident occurs when Denzil perceives shadows in Berwin's window, suggesting that more is at play than meets the eye. With a determined sense of justice and inquiry, Denzil soon finds himself embroiled in a mystery that delves deep into the darker aspects of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Silent House |
| Credits |
Produced by Geetu Melwani, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pimlico (London, England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19069 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19069-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2006 |
| Last Update | May 21, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 837 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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