| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Title |
My friend the murderer
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"My Friend The Murderer" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a crime fiction short story written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the character Wolf Tone Maloney, a notorious convict connected to a series of gruesome murders. The story captures the grim realities of prison life and explores the complex nature of crime and morality through Maloney's interactions with the prison doctor. The tale unfolds as the prison doctor is drawn into a conversation with Maloney, who recounts his bitter experiences after testifying against his criminal associates to save himself from the gallows. As the story progresses, Maloney reveals his disdain for the government he served and the continuous threats he faces from those seeking revenge for his betrayal. The narrative culminates in Maloney's tragic demise during a violent encounter with an old enemy, revealing the inescapable consequences of his past actions and choices. Through Maloney's story, Conan Doyle intricately examines themes of betrayal, survival, and the moral ambiguities of crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23059 |
| Release Date |
Oct 17, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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