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The Shrieking Pit is a thrilling novel by Arthur J. Rees. The story is set in the small village of Thursgood, where strange occurrences have been happening in the nearby abandoned quarry known as the Shrieking Pit. The villagers believe that the pit is cursed and haunted by the ghost of a young woman who disappeared many years ago.The protagonist of the story is Detective Inspector Viner, who is called to Thursgood to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young man named Gabriel Stavely. As Viner delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Stavely was involved in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is the daughter of the wealthy and influential Sir Horace Fewbanks.As the investigation progresses, Viner uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and revenge that leads him to the heart of the Shrieking Pit. The novel is full of suspense, twists, and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end.Rees's writing is atmospheric and vivid, painting a picture of the eerie and foreboding landscape of the Shrieking Pit. The characters are well-drawn and complex, each with their own secrets and motivations. The Shrieking Pit is a classic mystery novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good, old-fashioned whodunit.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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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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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Shrieking Pit is a thrilling novel by Arthur J. Rees. The story is set in the small village of Thursgood, where strange occurrences have been happening in the nearby abandoned quarry known as the Shrieking Pit. The villagers believe that the pit is cursed and haunted by the ghost of a young woman who disappeared many years ago.The protagonist of the story is Detective Inspector Viner, who is called to Thursgood to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young man named Gabriel Stavely. As Viner delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Stavely was involved in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is the daughter of the wealthy and influential Sir Horace Fewbanks.As the investigation progresses, Viner uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and revenge that leads him to the heart of the Shrieking Pit. The novel is full of suspense, twists, and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end.Rees's writing is atmospheric and vivid, painting a picture of the eerie and foreboding landscape of the Shrieking Pit. The characters are well-drawn and complex, each with their own secrets and motivations. The Shrieking Pit is a classic mystery novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good, old-fashioned whodunit.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. Seller Inventory # 9781432689940
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