The Babbington case; Or, Nick Carter's strange quest by Nicholas Carter
"The Babbington Case; Or, Nick Carter's Strange Quest" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows the renowned detective Nick Carter as he investigates a mysterious case involving the death of Edythe Lynne, the daughter of a wealthy man, under suspicious circumstances that suggest murder rather than suicide. The opening of the narrative introduces Nick Carter, who comes across tracks in the snow
leading to a lavish estate known as Pleasantglades. Upon further investigation, he uncovers that a man had entered with a woman but only the man emerged, creating questions about the woman's fate. Following his instincts, Carter enters the property and discovers Edythe's lifeless body, apparently a victim of foul play disguised as a suicide. As Carter delves deeper, various connections and questions arise regarding her family and acquaintances, creating an intricate web of motives surrounding her tragic end. The stage is set for a gripping tale of deception, intrigue, and the quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carter, Nicholas (House name) |
|---|---|
| Title | The Babbington case; Or, Nick Carter's strange quest |
| Original Publication | United States: Street & Smith,1911. |
| Credits | David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69263 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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