In The Closed Room

In The Closed Room is a mystery novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of the beloved children's classic The Secret Garden. The story follows the wealthy and enigmatic Mr. Oakhurst, who has recently moved into a grand estate with his young daughter. When a mysterious death occurs in one of the estate's locked rooms, suspicion falls on Mr. Oakhurst, who seems to be hiding a dark secret. As the investigation unfolds, the truth about the closed room and its inhabitants is slowly revealed, leading to a shocking and unexpected conclusion. With its suspenseful plot and intriguing characters, In The Closed Room is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and murder that will keep readers guessing until the very end.Once, as she tossed on her cot-bed, she broke into a low little laugh to think how untrue things really were and how strange it was that people did not understand--that even she felt as she lay in the darkness that she could not get away. And she could not get away unless the train would stop just long enough to let her fall asleep. If she could fall asleep between the trains, she would not awaken. But they came so quickly one after the other.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.