The Secret of the Tower by Anthony Hope

 

The Secret of the Tower by Anthony Hope 327 pages 📕📕📕📕
   Well, Hope has a way of twisting your mind a million different directions. I was torn, changing my mind many a time. Once I was certain of something I'd have to change it again ('twas a torture).

The Plot:
   Inkston is a quiet little town, so when rich Mr. Saffron and two other men move into the tower it's big news. The two men are his attendants, Hector Beaumaroy and the Sergeant. Everything slowly returns to normal until Dr. Irechester begins to suspects something fishy with his new patient, Mr. Saffron. Beaumaroy notes the doctor's suspicion and quickly persuades Mr. Saffron to become Dr. Mary's patient instead. But why? A mystery seems to envelope Mr. Saffron, a curse haunts the tower, and a burglary is being planned. Somehow Beaumaroy must decide between living the truth or a lie.

What I liked:
1. Beaumaroy was ideal as the main character. He reminded me of Loki, and I loved his wit. 

2. Dr. Mary, whilst jumping to as many conclusions as I did, did an admirable job of figuring out the jig.

3. The mystery itself. I truly couldn't make it out. I never knew what was going to happen next no matter how much I guessed.

4. Alec Naylor and his perfect, chivalric nature. He's too good to be true.

5. The burglary being hatched. That in itself was a most unique drama.

6. Mr. Naylor's most intriguing conversations- especially with Dr. Irechester.

What I didn't like:
1. Will I never find a book devoid of cursing and blasphemy?

2. Mr. Saffron's awful relatives. I must admit, I probably would've done exactly what Beaumaroy did.

I give this book four books. It really causes one to pause and reflect. See how you feel about honour and dignity, right versus wrong. It makes you look at both sides of the story.
   This book keeps you on your feet.

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