The Case of the Pocket Diary Found in the Snow by Auguste Groner

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Author Groner, Auguste, 1850-1929
Translator Colbron, Grace Isabel, 1869-1943
Title The Case of the Pocket Diary Found in the Snow
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note In Joe Muller: Detective, Being the Account of Some Adventures in the Professional Experience of a Member of the Imperial Austrian Police
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary "The Case of the Pocket Diary Found in the Snow" by Grace Isabel Colbron and Auguste Groner is a crime fiction novel set in the early 20th century. The book follows Joseph Muller, a humble yet ingenious secret service detective with the Imperial Austrian police, as he investigates a mysterious case involving a woman in peril. The narrative delves into themes of justice and the personal struggles of the protagonist. The story begins with Ludwig Amster discovering a package in the snow that belongs to a woman named Asta Langen, who has been kidnapped. When he takes the package to the police, it leads them to Joseph Muller, who quickly deduces that Asta is in serious danger. As Muller unravels the clues from a notebook found in the package, he learns about Asta's abduction by her estranged step-brother, Egon Langen, who aims to inherit her fortune. The tale unfolds with suspense as Muller and his companion Amster race against time to locate and rescue Asta from her captivity, showcasing Muller's wit and unwavering determination in the face of a cunning adversary. Ultimately, the story culminates in a dramatic confrontation, leading to a resolution where justice is served, and Asta is saved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 1834
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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