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by Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees · 1872–1942
"The Hand in the Dark" by Arthur J. Rees is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work plunges the reader into a haunting world centered around the ominous history of an English moat-house, which has borne witness to centuries of tragedy, from medieval conflicts to modern-day turmoil. The story begins in the aftermath of World War I, blending themes of love, loss, and the supernatural as the characters grapple with their intertwined fates against the backdrop of a house steeped in ghostly legacies. At the start of the novel, the mood is set with rich descriptions of the old moat-house, which serves as both a character and a setting filled with dark history. The opening chapter introduces the reader to a diverse group of characters gathered at the property, including Miss Alethea Heredith, the formidable hostess; her nephew Philip, who recently married Violet; and a range of their modern friends. As they prepare for a country dance, the palpable tension crescendos with Violet's mysterious illness, and the story takes a thrilling turn when her bloodied body is discovered after a shriek pierces the gathering, signifying a chilling murder that disrupts the life and peace of the historic moorland estate.
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- Read time
- 484 min
- Words
- 106,588
- Chapters
- 31
- Paragraphs
- 2,241
- Price
- Free
- Detective and mystery stories
As he stood there, speculating on the possibility of the owner of the trinket returning to the room to search for it, he was interrupted by a low tap at the door.
Mientras estaba allí, especulando sobre la posibilidad de que el dueño del adorno regresara a la habitación para buscarlo, fue interrumpido por un leve golpeteo en la puerta.
He walked across and opened it.
Caminó hacia ella y la abrió.
Tufnell stood outside, grave and composed.
Tufnell estaba fuera, grave y compuesto.
About the author
Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees1872–1942
Arthur J. Rees, also known as Arthur John Rees, was a writer active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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Book details
- Original language
- English
- Translation
- Spanish, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #20546
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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