The Secret of Greylands: A Golden Age Mystery
- ISBN-10
- 1911095242
- ISBN-13
- 9781911095248
- Category
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-03-01
- Publisher
- Dean Street Press
- Author
- Annie Haynes
Description
“There’s no dirty trick he wouldn’t play—it’s my belief that he wouldn’t even stop at murder!” Her husband unmasked as a scoundrel, Lady Cynthia Letchingham seeks refuge at her cousin Hannah’s north-country home Greylands. But on Cynthia’s arrival, she finds Hannah an invalid, having recently suffered a mysterious paralysis; the house is devoid of servants, and Hannah’s husband, charming and sinister by turns, keeps watch over everything and everyone. Only the presence of charming Sybil Hammond and a darkly handsome neighbour relieve the atmosphere for Cynthia - but then a dark red stain appears mysteriously on the sleeve of her coat... What has really happened to Hannah, and the other entangled mysteries along the way, make The Secret of Greylands (1924) an absorbing golden age crime novel matching Wilkie Collins’ high Victorian gothic to the agility of early jazz age fiction. This new edition, the first in over eighty years, features an introduction by crime fiction historian Curtis Evans. “Not only a crime story of merit, but also a novel which will interest readers to whom mystery for its own sake has little appeal.” Nation “Full of thrills and unexpected developments.” Star “A most skilfully written detective story and the mystery is carried through quite brilliantly.” Clarion “A capital story— highly ingenious.” Truth
Get the book
Similar books
-
The Bungalow Mystery: A Golden Age Mystery
By Annie HaynesHer husband unmasked as a scoundrel, Lady Cynthia Letchingham seeks refuge at her cousin Hannah's north-country home Greylands. But on Cynthia's arrival, she finds Hannah an invalid, having recently suffered a mysterious paralysis; ...
-
The Master of the Greylands: A Novel
By Mrs. Henry WoodFirst published in 1872, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel remains to memorize readers with the spirit of the obscure setting and characters. This edition of The Master of the Greylands: A Novel by Mrs.
-
The Master of Greylands, Vol. 2 of 3: A Novel (Classic Reprint)
By Mrs. Henry WoodAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work.
-
Greyland: A Science Fiction Novel
By Dave Van ArnamYou will not be permitted to remember such things as Greyland's location and its purpose—I mean we will rearrange your nightsky memories . This is a secret project, after all, and for many good reasons . However, you will not be gagged ...
-
The Master of the Priory: A Golden Age Mystery
By Annie Haynes“Not only a crime story of merit, but also a novel which will interest readers to whom mystery for its own sake has little appeal,” avowed The Nation of Haynes' The Secret of Greylands, while the New Statesman declared of The Witness on ...
-
The Witness on the Roof: A Golden Age Mystery
By Annie Haynes“Not only a crime story of merit, but also a novel which will interest readers to whom mystery for its own sake has little appeal,” avowed The Nation of Haynes' The Secret of Greylands, while the New Statesman declared of The Witness on ...