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Fred M. White, Harris Westbyrne

Fred M. White's The Mystery of the Four Fingers is a brisk Edwardian thriller built around secrecy, disguise, criminal ingenuity, and the unraveling of a sinister conspiracy. Its plot moves through drawing rooms, streets, and shadowed places with the confident pacing of popular magazine fiction, combining detective intrigue with melodramatic menace. Written in the tradition of late-Victorian and early-twentieth-century sensation narratives, the novel reflects a literary world fascinated by...

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Fred M. White, Shane Fisher

Fred M. White's 'The Complete Doom of London Series (Illustrated Edition)' is a captivating collection of apocalyptic fiction, set in Victorian London. The series paints a vivid picture of various cataclysmic events such as floods, plagues, and alien invasions, showcasing the author's talent for creating atmospheric and suspenseful narratives. White's writing style is marked by a sense of urgency, with intricate plot twists and detailed descriptions that immerse the reader in the chaos and...

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Fred White

Endless ideas at your fingertips, and at the turn of a page...Need an idea for a short story or novel? Look no further than The Writer's Idea Thesaurus. It's far more than a collection of simple writing prompts. You'll find a vast treasury of story ideas inside, organized by subject, theme, and situation categories, and listed alphabetically for easy reference.Author and award-winning writing instructor Fred White shows you how to build out and customize these idea...

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Fred M. White

Lord Ravenspur is a brilliant, beloved lord who lives a peaceful life with his nephew Walter and adopted daughter Vera, but when Mrs. Delahay comes to him with the news of her husband's murder, his life takes a worse turn. Worrying for his uncle's safety after numerous incidents, Walter secretly investigates the mystery in spite of his uncle's warning. What Walter soon discovers is not only a shocking revelation about Vera's origin, but also a rumor that his uncle is not who he seems to be...

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Fred M. White

The Lonely Bride has it all: money, murder and marriages made / broken out of blackmail. All events revolve around the desired bachelor, Stephen Rice. His millionaire father wants to hand over his business to his son. Poor Grace was blackmailed by marrying a terrible person, Stephen Rice, then she tries to find ways to get out of it, but every undone burden will also be connected with a terrible secret.

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Fred M. White, Harris Westbyrne

In THE DOOM OF LONDON - Complete Series, Fred M. White gathers a remarkable sequence of catastrophe tales in which the imperial metropolis is subjected to fog, frost, pestilence, poisoned waters, invisible forces, and social panic. Written in a brisk late-Victorian/Edwardian popular style, these illustrated stories combine journalistic immediacy with speculative ingenuity, standing beside early scientific romance and invasion-scare fiction as prophetic urban disaster literature. White, a p...

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Fred M. White

Sir John Mortmain turned over the Sunday papers idly in search of some item of possible interest. It was one of those perfect mornings at the end of June, without the semblance of a cloud in the sky and the warm, languid air that conduces to sleepiness. Moreover, it was a Sunday morning, and Mortmain had nothing whatever to do. He sat in a long cane chair on the terrace in front of Mortmains, looking out across the slumbering sea and half wondering how he was going to get through the day.

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FRED M. WHITE

"The Cardinal Moth" follows a gripping mystery centered around the disappearance of a valuable and rare jewel known as the Cardinal Moth. The story unfolds in a wealthy and aristocratic setting, where the theft of the jewel sparks a series of events that lead to intrigue, suspicion, and unexpected twists.As the characters, including detectives, suspects, and socialites, become embroiled in the search for the missing jewel, secrets and motives unravel. The narrative explores themes of decep...

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Fred M. White

"The Nether Millstone" involves a complex narrative, often blending elements of mystery and adventure. The title suggests a sense of hidden or underlying forces at work, possibly hinting at secrets or dark elements that drive the plot.The story likely revolves around a central mystery or conflict related to the "nether millstone," which could symbolize a crucial yet concealed aspect of the plot. The novel explores how this mysterious element influences the characters' actions and the unfol...

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Fred M. White Fred M. Fred M. White White

Frederick Merrick White (1859-1935) was a pioneer in many fields -- the spy story, the detective story, and most especially the epic disaster story. His "Doom of London" series (1903), consisting of six tales in which various catastrophes beset London (including diphtheria, killer smog, and a devastanzing freeze), proved quite popular. The Yorkshire Observer wrote of him: “Mr. White is a master of the breathless pace which whirls a reader along whether he will or not." Included in this vol...

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Fred M. White

In the glittering world of London society, wealth is power, and power is never simple. At the National Opera House, the reserved May Haredale finds herself caught between the ambitions of Raymond Copley, a newly rich magnate with designs on both her and her family's future, and the crumbling fortunes of the Haredales, whose estate may depend on forces they barely control. The elegant evening is shattered when an unexpected visitor brings word that Aaron Phillips, long believed dead, is ali...

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Fred M. White

Burden of Leadership: The novel explores the heavy responsibilities and ethical dilemmas faced by those in positions of power. Prince Boris's journey reflects the sacrifices and decisions that leaders must make for the greater good.Political Intrigue: The story delves into the complexities of court politics, highlighting the schemes, alliances, and betrayals that shape the destiny of the kingdom.Duty and Sacrifice: Characters in the novel often confront situations that require personal sac...