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LoC No.: 25009299
Title: The Eames-Erskine case : A detective story
Alternate Title: The Eames Erskine case
Original Publication: New York, NY: A. L. Burt Company, 1925.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Eames-Erskine Case: A Detective Story" by A. Fielding is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Reginald Eames, found in a hotel wardrobe under suspicious conditions. Chief Inspector Pointer from Scotland Yard is the main character who seeks to unravel the mystery, guided by clues left behind and the testimonies of various hotel staff and guests. At the start of the tale, Chief Inspector Pointer and his team respond to a report from the manager of the Enterprise Hotel regarding a potential crime scene in room number fourteen, where Eames' body is discovered. The opening sets up a gripping scene filled with intrigue as the characters, including the manager and an American sub-editor named Mr. Beale, reveal their reactions to the grim discovery. Pointer begins his investigation by scrutinizing evidence and examining the deceased's belongings, while also questioning the hotel staff regarding Eames' behavior and associates leading up to his death. The complexity of the case deepens as details emerge about Eames’ past and contradictory witness accounts, hinting that appearances can be deceptive and that there may be more than one party involved in the ominous circumstances surrounding Eames’ demise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fielding, A. (Archibald), 1900-
EBook No.: 75146
Published: Jan 19, 2025
Downloads: 1363
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 25009299
Title: The Eames-Erskine case : A detective story
Alternate Title: The Eames Erskine case
Original Publication: New York, NY: A. L. Burt Company, 1925.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Eames-Erskine Case: A Detective Story" by A. Fielding is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the sudden death of Reginald Eames, found in a hotel wardrobe under suspicious conditions. Chief Inspector Pointer from Scotland Yard is the main character who seeks to unravel the mystery, guided by clues left behind and the testimonies of various hotel staff and guests. At the start of the tale, Chief Inspector Pointer and his team respond to a report from the manager of the Enterprise Hotel regarding a potential crime scene in room number fourteen, where Eames' body is discovered. The opening sets up a gripping scene filled with intrigue as the characters, including the manager and an American sub-editor named Mr. Beale, reveal their reactions to the grim discovery. Pointer begins his investigation by scrutinizing evidence and examining the deceased's belongings, while also questioning the hotel staff regarding Eames' behavior and associates leading up to his death. The complexity of the case deepens as details emerge about Eames’ past and contradictory witness accounts, hinting that appearances can be deceptive and that there may be more than one party involved in the ominous circumstances surrounding Eames’ demise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fielding, A. (Archibald), 1900-
EBook No.: 75146
Published: Jan 19, 2025
Downloads: 1363
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.