The skeleton key by Bernard Capes

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Author Capes, Bernard, 1854-1918
Author of introduction, etc. Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
Title The skeleton key
Original Publication United States: George H. Doran Company,1920.
Note Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Skeleton Key" by Bernard Capes is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic character of M. le Baron, a Frenchman with delightful yet perplexing mannerisms, who becomes intertwined with the protagonist, Mr. Bickerdike, during a series of intriguing encounters in Paris and later at a family estate called Wildshott. The backdrop of the narrative features themes of suspense, the criminal underworld, and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Bickerdike, who is waiting in Paris for his friend Hugo Kennett to arrive. During his wait, he meets M. le Baron, a jovial yet secretive gentleman, who engages him in seemingly light-hearted banter while hinting at deeper layers of intellect and mystery. As the plot unfolds, the Baron and Bickerdike encounter the Kennett family at Wildshott, where a tragic event—a murder of a maid—shatters the tranquility of the household. The opening establishes not only the main characters and their relationships but also evokes a sense of lurking danger and intrigue, promising a complex puzzle involving crime, hidden motives, and the nature of truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Hampshire (England) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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