A detective tale of unusual interest-scene laid in an ancient feudal castle, with secret passages, dungeons and torture chambers; a mysterious woman, a malevolent man, blooded hounds that prowl at night. Then there is a lovely daughter, who rents the adjoining manor, seeking a lost mother, a double-crossing valet, a sudden, moaning cry, which all combine to intensify the mystery. Garres Castle in Scotland has a traditional ghost, who prowls, clothed in green from head to toe and carrying a green bow-and-arrows. At the ...
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A detective tale of unusual interest-scene laid in an ancient feudal castle, with secret passages, dungeons and torture chambers; a mysterious woman, a malevolent man, blooded hounds that prowl at night. Then there is a lovely daughter, who rents the adjoining manor, seeking a lost mother, a double-crossing valet, a sudden, moaning cry, which all combine to intensify the mystery. Garres Castle in Scotland has a traditional ghost, who prowls, clothed in green from head to toe and carrying a green bow-and-arrows. At the opening of the story, "The Green Archer" is again active. There is a mysterious murder where the victim is left with a green arrow through the heart. Abe Bellamy, the present owner of the castle, has a nightly secret visitor, persistent and unwelcome, who comes in spite of doubt doors, locks and prowling police dogs. A thrilling, hair-raising mystery story.
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Fair. Book 320pp; 43rd edition; light grey boards with faded spine, light foxing, Foyles sticker inside, brown title to spine. Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall.
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Good. Ex-Library, usual stamps and markings. Hardback/Hardcover. Well read copy with some spine wear but still very useable. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
I realize this was written in the 1920s so a female who goes to a Jazz Club would have her respectability questioned.
However this is a quite a fun novel. I could not put this down. The villian is unabashedly purely evil. The good guys are a band containing classic heroes; a reporter, a police officer and a beautiful but headstrong lady. The added twist is a helpful ghost, the Green Archer.
What gives this pulp novel some flesh though is it's treatment of a low class couple. I say, "low class" as one is half-indian of low caste and his wife continuously refers to their status in society. Their scenes are the true surprise of this story. Their actions give the story an added dimension and their side theme of redemption makes the greater theme of hope more pronounced.
Finally, this book can be read by young teens on up. Is this the greatest book ever written? NO, but it is a fun read, written by one of the great pop authors of the 20th Century.
