The Middle of Things

The Middle of Things

J. S. Fletcher

What is The Middle of Things about?

The Middle of Things (1922) follows a young man who arrives in London and immediately stumbles into a murder next door. He becomes entangled in a case involving disputed identity, a missing heir, and ruthless criminals determined to claim a fortune.

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Main themes in The Middle of Things

London murder

The theme of london murder weaves through The Middle of Things, adding depth to its narrative.

Missing heir

Missing heir emerges as a defining element in The Middle of Things, shaping character development.

Disputed identity

The theme of disputed identity weaves through The Middle of Things, adding depth to its narrative.

Fortune hunters

The Middle of Things thoughtfully explores fortune hunters through its central conflicts.

Why The Middle of Things is still relevant today

A fast-paced London mystery with a compelling everyman protagonist thrust into danger from the very first chapter.

About the author

J. S. Fletcher

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What is The Middle of Things about?

A newcomer to London stumbles onto a murder and gets entangled in a case of disputed identity and a missing heir.

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