The House 'Round the Corner: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The House 'Round the Corner is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Tracy, Louis (1863–1928).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The House 'Round the Corner" by Louis Tracy is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Robert Armathwaite, who is looking for a secluded house in a quiet Yorkshire village after moving from India. The plot begins to unfold as Armathwaite encounters the mysterious Elmdale, the house that has a past shrouded in tragedy, including a previous tenant's suicide, which adds an element of intrigue to the narrative. At the start of the novel, Robert Armathwaite arrives in the village of Nuttonby to rent a property known as Elmdale. The opening chapters depict his interactions with the local agents, who disclose the house's unsettling history involving its last occupants, the Garth family. As Armathwaite gets settled, he inadvertently becomes involved in the fate of Marguérite Garth, the daughter of the late Stephen Garth, who is rumored to be alive despite the townspeople's beliefs. Tension builds when Armathwaite encounters unexpected visitors and mysterious occurrences at the house, fueling the narrative with suspense and hinting at secrets yet to unfold.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The House 'Round the Corner
- Author credits: Tracy, Louis (1863–1928)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Mystery fiction
- Yorkshire (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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