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100 1 _aHume, Fergus,
_d1859-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Silent House
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-08-17
508 _aProduced by Geetu Melwani, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aMurder -- Investigation -- Fiction
653 _aPimlico (London, England) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19069
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