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The Shrieking Pit - Softcover

Rees, Arthur J

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Synopsis

The Shrieking Pit is a thrilling and suspenseful novel written by Arthur J. Rees. The story is set in a small village in England where strange and mysterious events take place. The main character, Richard Copplestone, is a young journalist who arrives in the village to investigate the disappearance of a young woman. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him to the Shrieking Pit, a notorious and feared place in the village.The Shrieking Pit is said to be cursed, and many believe that it is haunted by the ghost of a murdered man. As Richard investigates, he encounters a range of characters, including a wealthy landowner, a beautiful and enigmatic woman, and a group of gypsies who seem to hold the key to the mystery.As the story unfolds, Richard finds himself drawn deeper into the dark and dangerous world of the Shrieking Pit. He must use all his investigative skills to uncover the truth and solve the mystery before it is too late. The Shrieking Pit is a gripping and atmospheric novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Arthur J. Rees (Arthur John) 1872-1942, was born in Australia worked as a newspaper man before moving to England in his twenties. He wrote numerous mystery novels starting with The Merry Marauders in 1913. Other works include The Hand in the Dark (1920) and The Moon Rock (1922). His last book, The Single Clue was published in 1940 shortly before his death. He collaborated with John R. Watson on two novels, The Hampstead Mystery (1916), and The Mystery of the Downs (1928).

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