Publisher's Synopsis
The Green Mouse is a mystery novel written by Robert W. Chambers. The story revolves around a young artist named Louis Leverett who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. He becomes embroiled in a series of strange and sinister events when he inherits a house from his uncle.The house is located in a remote part of the countryside and is rumored to be haunted. Louis soon discovers that there is more to the house than meets the eye. He finds a hidden room filled with strange artifacts and a mysterious green mouse that seems to hold the key to a dark secret.As Louis delves deeper into the mystery, he is drawn into a web of deceit and danger. He encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a beautiful but enigmatic woman, a sinister doctor, and a group of shadowy figures who seem to be following his every move.With the help of his friend, the detective Mr. Gryce, Louis sets out to uncover the truth behind the green mouse and the strange events that have been taking place in the house. As he gets closer to the truth, Louis realizes that his own life is in danger and that he must act quickly to save himself and those he loves.The Green Mouse is a gripping and atmospheric mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Chambers' writing is richly descriptive, bringing the eerie setting and characters to life in vivid detail. The novel is a must-read for fans of classic mystery and suspense.The next instant he grasped a shovel and leaped to the rescue. She was quite calm about it; the situation was too awful, the future too hopeless for mere tears. What had happened contained all the dignified elements of a catastrophe. They both realized it, and when, madly shoveling, he at last succeeded in releasing her she leaned her full weight on his own, breathing rapidly, and suffered him to support and guide her through the flame-shot darkness to the culinary regions above.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.
