Book of Detective Stories by Frank Pemmon
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"Book of Detective Stories" by Frank Pemmon is a collection of detective stories written in the late 19th century. This compilation presents a series of intriguing mysteries solved by a skilled detective, highlighting the role of observation and deduction in crime-solving. The stories explore themes of theft, murder, and even grave robbery, showcasing a variety of approaches to unraveling perplexing cases. The narratives within the book feature a range of unique characters
and situations. In one story, a detective uses clues left at a robbery scene, including the unusual behavior of a dog, to apprehend a cunning thief and reveal a shocking betrayal. Another tale revolves around the murder of a wealthy man found dead in his locked room, leading to a suspenseful investigation that uncovers family treachery. The stories emphasize the detective's methodical approach to piecing together evidence, demonstrating how seemingly unrelated details can lead to the resolution of even the most complex crimes, often with a surprising twist. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Pemmon, Frank |
|---|---|
| Title | Book of Detective Stories |
| Original Publication | United States: A. B. Courtney,1894. |
| Series Title | Multum in parvo library, vol. 1, no. 11, November, 1894. |
| Contents | Betrayed by a dog -- The key to the mystery -- The missing finger -- A grave robbery -- A strange story. |
| Credits | Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68049 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 275 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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