The Case of the Pool of Blood in the Pastor's Study by Auguste Groner

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Author Groner, Auguste, 1850-1929
Translator Colbron, Grace Isabel, 1869-1943
Title The Case of the Pool of Blood in the Pastor's Study
Note Reading ease score: 81.4 (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 Pool of Blood in the Pastor's Study" by Grace Isabel Colbron and Augusta Groner is a crime fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. This engaging narrative revolves around a mysterious murder in a rural village, where a beloved pastor is found dead under perplexing circumstances, prompting an investigation led by the keen detective Joseph Muller. This story is steeped in themes of justice, the hidden darkness within human nature, and the challenges of solving crimes in a seemingly tranquil community. The plot centers on the shocking murder of the village pastor, discovered by his household in a pool of blood, with no clear signs of how the crime was committed or where the body might be. Detective Joseph Muller is called to the scene and soon realizes that the case is connected to a string of previous mysterious murders in the area. As he delves deeper, he uncovers evidence implicating both a mentally unstable patient and a corrupt attendant at the nearby asylum. The interplay between the detective and the suspects reveals deep social issues, and Muller’s astute observations lead him to ultimately solve the case, highlighting the complexities of justice and the tragic exploitation of the vulnerable. (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. 1835
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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