The House by the Lock
1906
The House by the Lock is a mystery novel first published in 1906, centering on Noel Stanton, a war correspondent who returns to London and becomes embroiled in the lives of intriguing characters, including the captivating Karine Cunningham and the enigmatic Carson Wildred. The story unfolds during a chance encounter at St. James's Theatre on Christmas Eve, where themes of love, deception, and mystery intertwine as Stanton navigates his feelings for Karine amidst a web of tension and foreboding. This early 20th-century work explores complex emotions and relationships, setting the stage for a multifaceted narrative.
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“One flesh, one end, bitch.””
— Unknown
“I cannot conceive of a universe without you in it””
— Unknown
“I have tried to dismantle you, Gideon Nav! The Ninth House poisoned you, we trod you underfoot”
— Unknown
“But Gideon was experiencing one powerful emotion: being sick of everyone’s shit.””
— Unknown
“Her adept said: "I'll keep it off you. Nav, show them what the Ninth House does."Gideon lifted her sword. The construct worked itself free of its last confines of masonry and rotten wood and heaved before them, flexing itself like a butterfly."We do bones, motherfucker," she said.””
— Unknown
“Harrow said, with some difficulty: "I cannot conceive of a universe without you in it.""Yes you can, it's just less great and less hot," said Gideon.""Fuck you, Nav”
— Unknown
“While we were developing common sense, she studied the blade.””
— Unknown
“Harrowhark said, in the exact sepulchral tones of Marshal Crux: “Death first to vultures and scavengers.””
— Unknown
“Maybe it's that I find the idea comforting...that thousands of years after you're gone...is when you really live. That your echo is louder than your voice is.””
— Unknown
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