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Title: Unravelled Knots
Original Publication: United States: George H. Doran,1923,copyright 1926.
Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The mystery of the khaki tunic -- The mystery of the Ingres masterpiece -- The mystery of the pearl necklace -- The mystery of the Russian Prince -- The mysterious tragedy in Bishop's Road -- The mystery of the Dog's Tooth Cliff -- The Tytherton case -- The mystery of Brudenell Court -- The mystery of the white carnation -- The mystery of the Montmartre hat -- The miser of Maida Vale -- The Fulton Gardens mystery -- A moorland tragedy.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "Unravelled Knots" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. The book features intriguing mysteries that revolve around clever and engaging plots, showcasing the sleuthing talents of an eccentric character known as the Old Man in the Corner. Each story analyzes different crimes that challenge both the characters and readers to unfold the underlying truths. The opening of the book introduces the first mystery, "The Mystery of the Khaki Tunic," where the narrator unexpectedly encounters the Old Man in a teashop after many years. This peculiar character has been following a sensational case involving the sudden death of a woman named Miss Mary Clarke. As the story unfolds, the Old Man discusses the bizarre circumstances surrounding her death, which includes gas poisoning and a potential cover-up tied to key characters in her life, namely her brother Arthur and a mysterious visitor. With the police struggling to solve the case and evidence pointing to various suspects, the Old Man meticulously pieces together the clues, revealing layers of deception and intrigue in the process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
EBook No.: 68237
Published: Jun 4, 2022
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories, English
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Unravelled Knots
Original Publication: United States: George H. Doran,1923,copyright 1926.
Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The mystery of the khaki tunic -- The mystery of the Ingres masterpiece -- The mystery of the pearl necklace -- The mystery of the Russian Prince -- The mysterious tragedy in Bishop's Road -- The mystery of the Dog's Tooth Cliff -- The Tytherton case -- The mystery of Brudenell Court -- The mystery of the white carnation -- The mystery of the Montmartre hat -- The miser of Maida Vale -- The Fulton Gardens mystery -- A moorland tragedy.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "Unravelled Knots" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. The book features intriguing mysteries that revolve around clever and engaging plots, showcasing the sleuthing talents of an eccentric character known as the Old Man in the Corner. Each story analyzes different crimes that challenge both the characters and readers to unfold the underlying truths. The opening of the book introduces the first mystery, "The Mystery of the Khaki Tunic," where the narrator unexpectedly encounters the Old Man in a teashop after many years. This peculiar character has been following a sensational case involving the sudden death of a woman named Miss Mary Clarke. As the story unfolds, the Old Man discusses the bizarre circumstances surrounding her death, which includes gas poisoning and a potential cover-up tied to key characters in her life, namely her brother Arthur and a mysterious visitor. With the police struggling to solve the case and evidence pointing to various suspects, the Old Man meticulously pieces together the clues, revealing layers of deception and intrigue in the process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
EBook No.: 68237
Published: Jun 4, 2022
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories, English
Subject: Short stories, English
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.