| Author |
Rohmer, Sax, 1883-1959 |
| Title |
The Haunting of Low Fennel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The haunting of Low Fennel -- The Valley of the Just -- The blue monkey -- The riddle of Ragstaff -- The master of Hollow Grange -- The curse of a thousand kisses -- The turquoise necklace.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by eagkw, Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Haunting of Low Fennel" by Sax Rohmer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Major Dale, who is grappling with the strange occurrences at Low Fennel, a house that is rumored to be haunted due to a past filled with unsettling incidents. The narrative follows Major Dale and his skeptical companion, Addison, as they attempt to uncover the mystery behind the terrifying ghostly appearances, including a nightmarish figure with a contorted face that has recently frightened the housekeeper. The opening of the novel describes the initial exploration of Low Fennel, where Major Dale reveals the haunted history associated with the property, including the unsettling legacy of a previous occupant found dead. As they delve deeper into the home’s peculiarities, Addison's curiosity piques upon hearing about the apparition encountered by the housekeeper. The investigation intensifies when mysterious events unfold that challenge the characters' perceptions of reality and push them to confront the supernatural forces believed to be at play in the location, with a mounting tension that hints at dark secrets waiting to be unveiled. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Supernatural -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41619 |
| Release Date |
Dec 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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