The House By The Lock (1906)

By A.M. Williamson, Alice Muriel Williamson, Charles Norris Williamson, et al.

Book Overview

The House By The Lock is a novel written by Mrs. C. N. Williamson and first published in 1906. The story follows the lives of a group of characters who are drawn together by their connection to a mysterious house located by a lock on the River Thames. The house has a dark history, and the characters become embroiled in a series of events that uncover its secrets.The main character is a young woman named Ursula Glynde, who inherits the house from her father. Ursula is determined to uncover the truth about the house's past, and she enlists the help of a local journalist, Hugh Barrington. Together, they discover that the house was once the site of a murder, and that the killer may still be at large.As the investigation unfolds, the characters become entangled in a web of deceit and danger. They encounter a range of suspicious characters, including a mysterious woman who is obsessed with the house, and a shady lawyer who seems to be hiding something.The House By The Lock is a gripping mystery novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. It is a classic example of early 20th-century detective fiction, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167048962
• ISBN13: 9781167048968
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"