The adventuress : A Craig Kennedy detective story by Arthur B. Reeve

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Author Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin), 1880-1936
Illustrator Foster, Will, 1882-1953
LoC No. 17030121
Title The adventuress : A Craig Kennedy detective story
Original Publication New York: Harper & Brothers, 1917.
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Adventuress: A Craig Kennedy Detective Story" by Arthur B. Reeve is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Craig Kennedy, a scientist-detective known for his sharp intellect and scientific methods, as he investigates a complex mystery involving the murder of a wealthy munitions magnate, Marshall Maddox. The storyline weaves themes of intrigue, betrayal, and the interplay of personal relationships, particularly focusing on Maddox's estranged wife, her brother, and a mysterious cabaret dancer named Paquita. The opening of the story introduces an urgent atmosphere with a revolver shot that disrupts the calm of the laboratory, where Kennedy and his friend are engaged in scientific discussions. A distressed man, Maxwell Hastings, bursts in, claiming he was targeted and bearing news about Maddox's recent death after a family conference held on a yacht. As Hastings reveals essential details about family tensions, business stakes concerning a revolutionary invention—the telautomaton—and the personalities involved, it becomes evident that various motives intertwine, hinting at a deeper conspiracy. The tension escalates when Kennedy learns of a missing brief-case containing valuable plans, which raises numerous questions about the family and their potential collusion, setting the stage for a gripping mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Chemistry teachers -- Fiction
Subject Kennedy, Craig (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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