My Strangest Case by Guy Boothby
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About this eBook
| Author | Boothby, Guy, 1867-1905 |
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| Title | My Strangest Case |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Susan Woodring and PG Distributed
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| Summary | "My Strangest Case" by Guy Boothby is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Singapore and revolves around the adventures of Gideon Hayle, a mysterious and resourceful man whose past encounters and schemes are gradually revealed. The opening chapters hint at a treasure hunt intertwined with intrigue and deception. The beginning of the book introduces us to Singapore, characterized by its vibrant mixture of cultures and the unusual Hotel of the Three Desires, where Hayle finds himself entangled with a group of dubious characters. As Hayle reflects on his situation and prepares for an impending meeting with associates Kitwater and Codd, the tension builds, indicating that their arrival is crucial to the story’s unfolding. Hayle’s character is portrayed as shrewd yet wary, setting the stage for the twists to come as the narrative explores themes of adventure, treasure hunting, and the complexities of human nature amidst deceit and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10585 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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