The Grave-Digger of Monks Arden: Secrets Buried in the Shadows of Monks Arden

by Arthur Gask

Arthur Gask's 'The Grave-Digger of Monks Arden' is a gripping mystery novel set in a small, eerie village where dark secrets lie buried. Gask's writing style is characterized by intricate plot twists, vivid descriptions, and a brooding atmosphere that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The way Gask weaves together suspense and mystery in this novel is reminiscent of classic gothic literature, evoking a sense of unease and fascination. The book's exploration of buried secrets and hidden motives make it a captivating read for fans of the mystery genre. Gask's attention to detail and carefully crafted characters add depth to the story, keeping readers guessing until the very end. The Grave-Digger of Monks Arden is a must-read for anyone looking for a chilling tale of deception and intrigue in a seemingly peaceful village.

325 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1938

About the author

Arthur Cecil Gask was born at St Marylebone, Middlesex (now London), and trained in dentistry, a profession he continued for the next forty years. He married in 1898 and had four children, then divorced his wife and married his children's nanny in 1909. He came to Australia in 1920 with his second wife and their two sons, establishing a practice in Adelaide. The publication of his first novel, The Secret of the Sand Hills (1921), was self-funded, but when the first edition sold out within weeks a London publisher, Herbert Jenkins, republished it, and it soon became a bestseller. Gask went on to write more than thirty crime and detective novels-averaging one a year-with many of them set in and around Adelaide, including The Red Paste Murders (1923), Cloud the Smiter (1926) and The Shadow of Larose (1930).

Reviews

[Paul Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Herbert Jenkins Ltd.] (1938). eBook. 316 Pages. Obtained from https://gutenberg.net.au.

An entry in the marathon Gilbert Larose series.

Well written. Convoluted. Grotesque.

Features murder, premature burial, suicide, grave robbery, swindling, hidden rooms, crypts, asylums, two psychopaths and a mad professor - expertly blended into an incredible, page-turning yarn.