The Red House Mystery
A. A. Milne · English
No translation yet. Request one to move it up the queue.
The Red House Mystery
A. A. Milne · English
First paragraph preview
Original (English)
CHAPTER I. Mrs. Stevens is Frightened In the drowsy heat of the summer afternoon the Red House was taking its siesta. There was a lazy murmur of bees in the flower-borders, a gentle cooing of pigeons in the tops of the elms. From distant lawns came the whir of a mowing-machine, that most restful of all country sounds; making ease the sweeter in that it is taken while others are working. It was the hour when even those whose business it is to attend to the wants of others have a mom
Translation status
WaitingLog in to request a translation.
You May Also Like
Same Author · A. A. Milne
Frequently asked questions
Yes — completely free. This book is in the public domain, so Pagera offers the full text without payment or account requirement. Pagera is funded by advertising.
Free to read
Start reading immediately — no signup required. Create a free account for more books and features.