The Riddle of the Night

by Thomas W Hanshew

Overview

Delve into the shadowy world of 19th-century mystery with "The Riddle of the Night," a gripping tale penned by Thomas W. Hanshew. Set against a backdrop of gothic suspense, this historical thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you unravel a complex web of secrets and intrigue.

Follow the enigmatic protagonist as they navigate treacherous landscapes and encounter suspicious characters, all while racing against time to solve the riddle that haunts the night. With its atmospheric prose and deftly woven plot, "The Riddle of the Night" promises a captivating journey into the heart of darkness, where nothing is as it seems and danger lurks around every corner.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023803335
Publisher:	Hutson Street Press
Publication date:	05/22/2025
Pages:	332
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Thomas W. Hanshew (1857 - 1914) was an American actor and writer, born in Brooklyn, N. Y. He went on the stage when only 16 years old, playing minor parts with Ellen Terry's company. Subsequently he played important roles with Clara Morris and Adelaide Neilson. Later he was associated with a publishing house in London, where he resided at the close of his life. He used, among others, the pen name "Charlotte May Kingsley," and wrote more than 150 novels.
Hanshew's best-known creation was the consulting detective Hamilton Cleek, known as "the man of the forty faces" for his incredible skill at disguise. The central figure in dozens of short stories that began to appear in 1910 and were subsequently collected in a series of books.