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Historical FantasyVictorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

The Loudwater mystery

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  • 1920 first published
  • 188 pages
  • 30 editions
  • 🎧 6 h 50 min free audiobook
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Published in 1920, The Loudwater mystery is a historical fantasy and Victorian science fiction novel by Edgar Jepson.

It has been published in 30 editions.

It runs to roughly 188 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace. A free LibriVox audiobook (6 h 50 min) is available.

About The Loudwater mystery

Lord Loudwater is found murdered in his house one evening. Unfortunately for Detective Flexen, who is to investigate the case, Lord Loudwater was not a very agreeable sort of fellow and almost every person in his vicinity had a motive for the crime. Was it his young wife or her lover, his former fiance or even one of the servants? (Summary by Carolin)
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Opening line

“Lord Loudwater was paying attention neither to his breakfast nor to the cat Melchisidec.”

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Historical fantasy
  • Science fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote The Loudwater mystery?

The Loudwater mystery was written by Edgar Jepson and first published in 1920.

What genre is The Loudwater mystery?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

How long is The Loudwater mystery?

The median edition has 188 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

Is there a free audiobook of The Loudwater mystery?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 6 h 50 min.

What books are similar to The Loudwater mystery?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, The Jewel of Seven Stars and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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