The Adventures of the Eleven Cuff-Buttons by James Francis Thierry
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| Author | Thierry, James Francis |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Adventures of the Eleven Cuff-Buttons Being one of the exciting episodes in the career of the famous detective Hemlock Holmes, as recorded by his friend Dr. Watson |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Adventures of the Eleven Cuff-Buttons" by James Francis Thierry is a humorous detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the eccentric detective Hemlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. Watson as they tackle the curious case of a missing pair of diamond-studded cuff-buttons belonging to the Earl of Puddingham. Set against a backdrop of aristocratic mystery and folly, the narrative promises to blend detective work with amusing anecdotes and character interactions. At the start of the tale, we learn that Holmes has returned to London after a stint in the United States, accompanied by Watson. The plot quickly thickens when Eustace Thorneycroft, the Earl's secretary, bursts into their abode, distraught over the disappearance of the Earl’s precious cuff-buttons. As Holmes and Watson prepare to investigate, they are introduced to a host of quirky characters connected to the Earl, setting the stage for a series of misunderstandings, humorous exchanges, and the unfolding of the main mystery. The opening sets a light-hearted tone while hinting at the convoluted twists yet to come in this whimsical detective escapade. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Private investigators -- Fiction |
| Subject | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31135 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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