The Case of the Pocket Diary Found in the Snow by Auguste Groner
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"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.)
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| Author | Groner, Auguste, 1850-1929 |
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| Translator | Colbron, Grace Isabel, 1869-1943 |
| Title | The Case of the Pocket Diary Found in the Snow |
| 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 423 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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