Author: Hulbert Footner
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications
ISBN: 9781616462611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Sandra Cassells, a rich widow, has set up a home for ex-convicts, but her good intentions create a boiling cauldron of trouble, as passion, jealousy, and manipulation lead to murder. Amos Lee Mappin has no difficulty finding suspects and motives-and it quickly becomes obvious that no one is outside the scope of his investigation. But can he find the killer before more bodies show up? The House with the Blue Door was first published in 1942.
The House with the Blue Door (an Amos Lee Mappin Mystery)
Author: Hulbert Footner
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications
ISBN: 9781616462611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Sandra Cassells, a rich widow, has set up a home for ex-convicts, but her good intentions create a boiling cauldron of trouble, as passion, jealousy, and manipulation lead to murder. Amos Lee Mappin has no difficulty finding suspects and motives-and it quickly becomes obvious that no one is outside the scope of his investigation. But can he find the killer before more bodies show up? The House with the Blue Door was first published in 1942.
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications
ISBN: 9781616462611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Sandra Cassells, a rich widow, has set up a home for ex-convicts, but her good intentions create a boiling cauldron of trouble, as passion, jealousy, and manipulation lead to murder. Amos Lee Mappin has no difficulty finding suspects and motives-and it quickly becomes obvious that no one is outside the scope of his investigation. But can he find the killer before more bodies show up? The House with the Blue Door was first published in 1942.
The House with the Blue Door
Author: Hulbert Footner
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The House with the Blue Door, a captivating novel by Hulbert Footner, invites readers into a mysterious world filled with secrets and intrigue. Footner masterfully weaves a tale of suspense, unraveling the enigma surrounding the titular house and its inhabitants. With vivid descriptions and skillful characterizations, Footner keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the truth behind the blue door.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The House with the Blue Door, a captivating novel by Hulbert Footner, invites readers into a mysterious world filled with secrets and intrigue. Footner masterfully weaves a tale of suspense, unraveling the enigma surrounding the titular house and its inhabitants. With vivid descriptions and skillful characterizations, Footner keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the truth behind the blue door.
Investigating Women
Author: David Skene-Melvin
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 9780889242692
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Female Detectives by Canadian Writers: An Eclectic Sampler
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 9780889242692
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Female Detectives by Canadian Writers: An Eclectic Sampler
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The Nation's Missing Guest (an Amos Lee Mappin Mystery)
Author: Hulbert Footner
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications
ISBN: 9781616462710
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Sheik Ahmed bin Said arrives in the United States with his British bride-to-be and her overbearing mother, amid political machinations between France and Britain as they jostle for control of his country, Shihkar, and plotting by his devious stepbrother. Ahmed asks his old Oxford chum, Luke Imbrie, to travel to Washington DC with him as he performs his political obligations, but chaos ensues when Ahmed (and a million dollars in jewels) disappears from the train. Author and investigator Amos Lee Mappin is called in investigate, following twists and turns as he examines suspects while directing the search for the missing Sheik. The Nation's Missing Guest was published in 1939.
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications
ISBN: 9781616462710
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Sheik Ahmed bin Said arrives in the United States with his British bride-to-be and her overbearing mother, amid political machinations between France and Britain as they jostle for control of his country, Shihkar, and plotting by his devious stepbrother. Ahmed asks his old Oxford chum, Luke Imbrie, to travel to Washington DC with him as he performs his political obligations, but chaos ensues when Ahmed (and a million dollars in jewels) disappears from the train. Author and investigator Amos Lee Mappin is called in investigate, following twists and turns as he examines suspects while directing the search for the missing Sheik. The Nation's Missing Guest was published in 1939.
The Folded Paper Mystery
Author: Hulbert Footner
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479456756
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Nick Peters was a repairer of watches, sole proprietor of a little store in Fourth Street—a strange little man, a bit of a philosopher too, and fond of friendly arguments with Fin Corveth, a free-lance journalist. One day Peters is murdered, and Corveth finds himself involved in a baffling mystery in which a little brass ball plays an important part—for the little brass ball conceals an emerald locket, which in turn conceals a blank square of folded paper, which obviously holds a secret . . . but what?
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479456756
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Nick Peters was a repairer of watches, sole proprietor of a little store in Fourth Street—a strange little man, a bit of a philosopher too, and fond of friendly arguments with Fin Corveth, a free-lance journalist. One day Peters is murdered, and Corveth finds himself involved in a baffling mystery in which a little brass ball plays an important part—for the little brass ball conceals an emerald locket, which in turn conceals a blank square of folded paper, which obviously holds a secret . . . but what?
Canadian Crime Fiction
Author: David Skene Melvin
Publisher: Shelburne, Ont. : Battered Silicon Dispatch Box
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Publisher: Shelburne, Ont. : Battered Silicon Dispatch Box
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
The Mystery of the Folded Paper (an Amos Lee Mappin Mystery)
Author: Hulbert Footner
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications
ISBN: 9781616462550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Fin Corveth's friend Nick is robbed, and an emerald locket is stolen. Murder soon follows, and the only clue to motive is a folded piece of blank paper. Dark clouds are gathering and threaten to envelope Nick's young ward, Mariula. Fin brings in mystery writer Amos Lee Mappin, as it becomes clear that greater events are afoot than simple murder. The Mystery of the Folded Paper was published in 1930.
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications
ISBN: 9781616462550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Fin Corveth's friend Nick is robbed, and an emerald locket is stolen. Murder soon follows, and the only clue to motive is a folded piece of blank paper. Dark clouds are gathering and threaten to envelope Nick's young ward, Mariula. Fin brings in mystery writer Amos Lee Mappin, as it becomes clear that greater events are afoot than simple murder. The Mystery of the Folded Paper was published in 1930.
The Murder That Had Everything! (an Amos Lee Mappin Mystery)
Author: Hulbert Footner
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications
ISBN: 9781616462581
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Rene Doria disappears just as he is to marry into wealthy society. Amos Lee Mappin is engaged by the hysterical bride-to-be, and soon stumbles into a murder case with puzzling ties to the past. There are plenty of clues and numerous suspects in this wry look at the upper class and America's infatuation with fame. The Murder That Had Everything! was published in 1939.
Publisher: Coachwhip Publications
ISBN: 9781616462581
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Rene Doria disappears just as he is to marry into wealthy society. Amos Lee Mappin is engaged by the hysterical bride-to-be, and soon stumbles into a murder case with puzzling ties to the past. There are plenty of clues and numerous suspects in this wry look at the upper class and America's infatuation with fame. The Murder That Had Everything! was published in 1939.
Mystery Index
Author: Steven Olderr
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Provides indexes to American and British mystery novels by author, title, subject, setting, and characters.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Provides indexes to American and British mystery novels by author, title, subject, setting, and characters.