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Title: The Draycott murder mystery
Original Publication: Middlesex: Dean Street Press, 1928, reprint 2016.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Draycott Murder Mystery" by Molly Thynne is a detective novel written in the late 1920s. The story unfolds in a small, isolated village in northern England, setting the stage for a suspenseful exploration of a murder case involving a woman found dead in a farmhouse. The central character so far is John Leslie, who discovers the body and becomes embroiled in the investigation, casting suspicion on himself. The opening of the novel introduces a stormy evening in the village of Keys, where the violent weather sets a foreboding atmosphere as John Leslie returns home to find a woman dead in his sitting room. The narrative captures the initial tension as he grapples with the shocking sight, and it quickly escalates as the police arrive, leading to a series of inquiries into his alibi and the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. Not only does the discovery raise questions about John's innocence, but it also leaves readers wondering about the mysterious identity of the murdered woman, hinted to be connected to the local society. The unfolding drama promises intrigue and complexity, engaging readers with both the investigation and the interplay of trust among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thynne, Molly, 1881-1950
EBook No.: 75222
Published: Jan 27, 2025
Downloads: 1856
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Draycott murder mystery
Original Publication: Middlesex: Dean Street Press, 1928, reprint 2016.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Brian Raiter
Summary: "The Draycott Murder Mystery" by Molly Thynne is a detective novel written in the late 1920s. The story unfolds in a small, isolated village in northern England, setting the stage for a suspenseful exploration of a murder case involving a woman found dead in a farmhouse. The central character so far is John Leslie, who discovers the body and becomes embroiled in the investigation, casting suspicion on himself. The opening of the novel introduces a stormy evening in the village of Keys, where the violent weather sets a foreboding atmosphere as John Leslie returns home to find a woman dead in his sitting room. The narrative captures the initial tension as he grapples with the shocking sight, and it quickly escalates as the police arrive, leading to a series of inquiries into his alibi and the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. Not only does the discovery raise questions about John's innocence, but it also leaves readers wondering about the mysterious identity of the murdered woman, hinted to be connected to the local society. The unfolding drama promises intrigue and complexity, engaging readers with both the investigation and the interplay of trust among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thynne, Molly, 1881-1950
EBook No.: 75222
Published: Jan 27, 2025
Downloads: 1856
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.