Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 by Francis J. Reynolds
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"Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3" by Francis J. Reynolds is a collection of mystery stories likely written in the early 20th century. This volume features various intriguing narratives that delve into crimes, investigations, and the detective's meticulous unraveling of complex puzzles. Central to the stories is the masterful blending of suspenseful plots and sudden twists, each leading readers through a labyrinth of clues and red herrings. The beginning of this volume
introduces readers to "The Poisoned Pen" by Arthur B. Reeve, where the famous detective Craig Kennedy is enlisted to investigate the poisoning of a young actress named Vera Lytton. As Kennedy and his companion Walter delve into the details surrounding Lytton's death, a convoluted web of relationships comes to light, including her connection to her former husband and her current fiancé, Dr. Dixon. Amidst the mounting evidence and intriguing developments, the plot thickens with another suspect introduced, hinting at deeper motives entwined within the serene facade of the town of Danbridge, setting the stage for an intricate examination of guilt, innocence, and societal intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1867-1937 |
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| Title | Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 |
| Contents | A.B. Reeve: The poisoned pen. The invisible ray. The silent bullet. The deadly tube. The black hand. The steel door -- P.L. Ford: Great K. & A. train robbery -- M. Pemberton: The risen dead -- G.B. McCutcheon: Cowardice court -- B.E. Stevenson: The case of Mrs. Magnus. J. Ernest: The episode of the black casquette -- Marjorie L.C. Pickthall: Cheap. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11949 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 545 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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