| Author |
Carter, Nicholas (House name) |
| Title |
Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. The book features the iconic detective Nick Carter, who finds himself embroiled in a complex murder mystery involving stolen diamonds, a mysterious crime gang, and a wounded woman. As the narrative unfolds, readers can anticipate a gripping chase for justice where Nick utilizes his skills to navigate through criminal intrigues. The opening of the novel introduces Nick Carter on a September night as he investigates a jewelry store that had recently been robbed. His attention is drawn to a crowd gathered around a woman who has collapsed after being attacked. As Nick navigates through the chaos, he quickly deduces that the woman has been stabbed, and he engages with a young man, Austin L. Reeves, who claims to have witnessed the incident. Nick's sharp instincts lead him to believe that the real criminal is part of a greater conspiracy involving a notorious gang led by a man named Doc Helstone. The beginning sets the stage for a thrilling detective adventure filled with twists and turns as Nick aims to uncover the truth behind the crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
Dime novels
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| Subject |
American fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66708 |
| Release Date |
Nov 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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