The adventuress : A Craig Kennedy detective story by Arthur B. Reeve
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About this eBook
Author | Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin), 1880-1936 |
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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. |
Credits | Carol Brown, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
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 |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 73414 |
Release Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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