The Middle Temple Murder by J. S. Fletcher

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Author Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith), 1863-1935
Title The Middle Temple Murder
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Juliet Sutherland, Linda Cantoni and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Middle Temple Murder" by J. S. Fletcher is a detective novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the post-World War I era. The book centers around the mysterious death of an elderly man found dead in Middle Temple Lane, captivating readers with its intrigue and investigation. The story follows Frank Spargo, a newspaper sub-editor, who finds himself drawn into the murder investigation, particularly as he uncovers the connection of the victim, John Marbury, to the legal profession and the character Ronald Breton. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Spargo, who, after finishing a night shift at the newspaper office, stumbles upon a police scene where a man is reported dead. Intrigued by the circumstances, he learns that Marbury was found in a rather suspicious position, suggesting foul play. Spargo begins to piece together clues, including a scrap of paper from Marbury’s pocket with Breton’s name and address, indicating a potential connection between them. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of deception, intrigue, and the workings of the legal world as Spargo and Breton try to determine what led to Marbury’s untimely death. The opening portion effectively sets the stage for a complex mystery filled with unexpected connections and a quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 10373
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 21, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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