The Mystery of the Ravenspurs A Romance and Detective Story of Thibet and England

"The Mystery of the Ravenspurs" by Fred M. White is a romance and detective story written in the early 20th century. The novel centers around the Ravenspur family, who are haunted by a mysterious curse that has led to the deaths of several members through bizarre and tragic circumstances. With only a few family members remaining, the looming threat of an unseen enemy casts a dark shadow over their historic castle, intertwining themes of love, loyalty, and the quest for truth. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Ravenspur Castle, a grand structure steeped in history and lore, where the remaining members of the Ravenspur family gather in a desperate attempt to confront a string of mysterious deaths. The head of the family, Rupert Ravenspur, reflects on the ominous fate that has befallen his kin, while the youngest members, Geoffrey and Vera, find solace in their budding romance amid the chaos. The tense atmosphere escalates with the arrival of Ralph Ravenspur, Rupert's estranged and newly-blind son, whose presence promises both intrigue and the potential for revelations about the family's dire situation. As the story unfolds, the family grapples with their haunted past and the encroaching darkness of their present, setting the stage for a thrilling and emotional journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Fred Merrick White (1859–1935) wrote a number of novels and short stories under the name "Fred M. White" including the six "Doom of London" science-fiction stories, in which various catastrophes beset London. These include The Four Days' Night (1903), in which London is beset by a massive killer smog; The Dust of Death (1903), in which diphtheria infects the city, spreading from refuse tips and sewers; and The Four White Days (1903), in which a sudden and deep winter paralyses the city under snow and ice. These six stories all first appeared in Pearson's Magazine, and were illustrated by Warwick Goble. He was also a pioneer of the spy story, and in 2003, his series The Romance of the Secret Service Fund was edited by Douglas G. Greene and published by Battered Silicon Dispatch Box.