The House by the River
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By A. P. Herbert 16 May, 2019
When Stephen Byrne strangled his housemaid in a fit of rage to silence her screams, he felt no compulsion to admit his crime and pay for his misdemeanor. Instead, he enlisted the help of his friend to help dispose of the body and then pointed the fin ... Read more
When Stephen Byrne strangled his housemaid in a fit of rage to silence her screams, he felt no compulsion to admit his crime and pay for his misdemeanor. Instead, he enlisted the help of his friend to help dispose of the body and then pointed the finger at this same friend in a callous attempt to steal the man’s lover. And so a hateful bond is born out of a once-loyal friendship – a bond formed to quell all accusations. Yet as this chilling story of murder, betrayal, and revenge reaches its thrilling climax, it seems that the price must be paid for the screams that were silenced in the house by the river. ** Less
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Sir Alan Patrick Herbert CH (24 September 1890 – 11 November 1971), usually known as A. P. Herbert or simply A. P. H. was an English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist who served...
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