THE MYSTERY OF THE FOUR FINGERS (Thriller Classics Series) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Secret Of the Aztec Power - Occult ThrillerBy Fred M. White
Length9h 25m
About this audiobook
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 hidden identities, imperial anxieties, and the modern city as a theatre of danger. White was one of the most prolific British popular writers of his generation, best remembered for his crime stories, scientific romances, and disaster tales. His journalistic discipline and experience writing for periodicals shaped his sharp chapter endings, economical characterization, and taste for suspense. Living through an era of technological change, expanding mass readership, and public fascination with detection, White transformed contemporary fears into accessible, energetic fiction. This Thriller Classics Series edition is recommended for readers who enjoy early detective fiction, vintage mysteries, and the roots of modern suspense. It offers not only entertainment but also insight into the narrative habits and social imagination of Edwardian popular literature.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length9 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
20XVI. FENWICK MOVES AGAIN
2Introduction
21XVII. MERTON GRANGE
3Synopsis
22XVIII. A COUPLE OF VISITORS
4Historical Context
23XIX. PHANTOM GOLD
5I. THE BLACK PATCH
24XX. THE PRODIGAL’S RETURN
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6II. THE FIRST FINGER
25XXI. THE THIRD FINGER
7III. THE LOST MINE
26XXII. “THE TIME WILL COME”
8IV. IN THE LIFT
27XXIII. SMOKED OUT
9V. A PUZZLE FOR VENNER
28XXIV. THE MOUTH OF THE NET
10VI. A PARTIAL FAILURE
29XXV. AN ACT OF CHARITY
11VII. THE WHITE LADY
30XXVI. THE LAST FINGER
12VIII. MISSING
31XXVII. NEMESIS
13IX. A NEW PHASE
32XXVIII. EXPLANATIONS
14X. THE SECOND FINGER
33XXIX. THIS MORTAL COIL
15XI. AN UNEXPECTED MOVE
34XXX. A PEACEFUL SUNSET
16XII. THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR
35Analysis
17XIII. THE WHITE LADY AGAIN
36Reflection
18XIV. MASTER OF THE SITUATION
37Memorable Quotes
19XV. FELIX ZARY
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