No. 13 Washington Square (1914)

No. 13 Washington Square is a novel written by Leroy Scott and published in 1914. The story revolves around the mysterious events that take place in a townhouse located at No. 13 Washington Square in New York City. The house is owned by a wealthy and reclusive woman named Mrs. Kettering, who is rumored to have hidden treasures within its walls. The main character of the novel is a young man named Jack Ryder, who becomes obsessed with the house and its secrets. He rents a room in the house and begins to investigate its history, discovering that it was once the site of a murder and that there are rumors of a ghost haunting the premises. As Jack delves deeper into the mysteries of the house, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger. He discovers that there are others who are also seeking the treasures hidden within the walls of No. 13 Washington Square, and that they will stop at nothing to get their hands on them. The novel is a thrilling tale of mystery and suspense, filled with unexpected twists and turns. It explores themes of greed, obsession, and the corrupting influence of wealth. No. 13 Washington Square is a classic of early 20th century American literature, and a must-read for fans of the mystery genre.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.