House of the White Shadows by B. J. Farjeon is a riveting mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. The story is filled with twists and turns, making it impossible to predict what will happen next. The characters are well-developed and intriguing, each with their own secrets and motives.

Farjeon does a masterful job of setting the scene, with vivid descriptions of the eerie house and its surroundings. The suspense builds steadily throughout the book, leading to a satisfying and unexpected conclusion. Readers will find themselves drawn into the tangled web of lies and deception that surrounds the White Shadows, eager to uncover the truth behind the mysterious occurrences.

Overall, House of the White Shadows is a gripping and atmospheric tale that will appeal to fans of classic mystery novels. Farjeon's expert storytelling and clever plot twists make this book a must-read for anyone looking for a thrilling and immersive reading experience.

Book Description:
Is a defense attorney bound to defend his client, or with his conscience, when he knows that the man he is defending is guilty of the charges against him after the trial has already commenced? And if friends hold a belief that he may have been aware of it before the trial commenced, yet they are endeared to the man and his family as upstanding and of the highest grade? Might it not become cause for blackmail, and therefore potential retribution? "The House of White Shadows" brings these issues to the forefront, while the reader learns of the background of the advocate, his family history, and the house in question. The characters in the story, the history of the house, the truth behind the white shadows are all woven together in a fascinating manner to be brought to fruition as the books progress with dramatic insight and understanding.

Mr. Farjeon's style is remarkable for its vivid realism. The London "Athenæum" in a long and appreciative review styles him "a master of realistic fiction." On account of his sentiment and minute characterization he is regarded as a follower of the method of Dickens. No writer since that master can picture like Farjeon the touching and pathetic type of innocent childhood, pure in spite of miserable and squalid surroundings. He can paint, too, a scene of sombre horror so vividly that even Dickens himself could scarcely emulate its realism.