{"product_id":"the-secret-house-illustrated-refined-edited","title":"The Secret House (Illustrated, Refined \u0026 Edited)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome stories stay with you long after the last page. \u003cem\u003eThe Secret House (Illustrated, Refined \u0026amp; Edited)\u003c\/em\u003e is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 213 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Step into the labyrinth of human fear, obsession and hidden truths with by the master thriller‑writer Edgar Wallace. In this gripping English‑language paperback, Wallace spins a tale where the formal “law” is eclipsed by the invisible walls built by secrecy, suspicion and the unspoken power of fear. Here’s why this novel co (mm) ands attention: In a grand house—its corridors whispering with hidden passageways, its tenants shrouded in mystery—a foreigner arrives at Cainbury House, offices above a townhouse, and unwittingly i (mm) erses himself in scandal, blackmail and a web of intrigue. Lady Constance Dix, a missing millionaire, a headless corpse in the Thames—the stakes escalate from social gossip to life‑and‑death games of power. What sets “The Secret House” apart is not just the clever plot, but its deeper resonance: when institutions fail and law fades, what takes its place? Is it fear? Is it obsession? Is it the silent architecture of control built through blackmail and secrets? Wallace invites you into that terrain.\nIf you’re searching for a thriller with more than jump‑scares—one that stirs your mind, asks you to suspect and reflect, and keeps you turning pages late into the night—read this book. Experience: Suspense anchored in human motives – not just who killed whom, but why, and how we build prisons out of our own fears. A house as character – Cainbury\/Secret House looms large, its secret rooms, shifting locales and cunning design mirroring the twisted fears of its occupants.\nThemes of power, anonymity and guilt – blackmail, disguise, disappearance: Wallace uses the thriller format to explore how we hide, how we’re hunted, and how we hunt ourselves. Written in clear English and firmly rooted in the crime‑mystery tradition, this story is ideal for readers who crave classic detective fiction where atmosphere, character and moral weight count as much as plot twists. Whether you’re a fan of early‑20th‑century thrillers or just love a book that draws you in and keeps you there, this edition is for you.\nPick up your copy of “The Secret House” and tread its secret corridors, listen for the whispers behind closed doors, and confront the invisible forces that govern when law gives way to fear and obsession. Let Edgar Wallace open the door—but beware what waits on the other side.\nKeywords: classic crime thriller; Edgar Wallace mystery novel; secret house suspense; blackmail and intrigue fiction; detective mystery hidden secrets\n\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 213\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DD Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mystery \u0026amp; Detective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs The Secret House (Illustrated, Refined \u0026amp; Edited) available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Secret House (Illustrated, Refined \u0026amp; Edited)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67807256969327,"sku":"9789372447026","price":14.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/81k16im9Y5L.jpg?v=1792259035","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/the-secret-house-illustrated-refined-edited","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}