Unravelled Knots by Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

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Author Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness, 1865-1947
Title Unravelled Knots
Original Publication United States: George H. Doran,1923,copyright 1926.
Contents The mystery of the khaki tunic -- The mystery of the Ingres masterpiece -- The mystery of the pearl necklace -- The mystery of the Russian Prince -- The mysterious tragedy in Bishop's Road -- The mystery of the Dog's Tooth Cliff -- The Tytherton case -- The mystery of Brudenell Court -- The mystery of the white carnation -- The mystery of the Montmartre hat -- The miser of Maida Vale -- The Fulton Gardens mystery -- A moorland tragedy.
Credits Al Haines
Summary "Unravelled Knots" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. The book features intriguing mysteries that revolve around clever and engaging plots, showcasing the sleuthing talents of an eccentric character known as the Old Man in the Corner. Each story analyzes different crimes that challenge both the characters and readers to unfold the underlying truths. The opening of the book introduces the first mystery, "The Mystery of the Khaki Tunic," where the narrator unexpectedly encounters the Old Man in a teashop after many years. This peculiar character has been following a sensational case involving the sudden death of a woman named Miss Mary Clarke. As the story unfolds, the Old Man discusses the bizarre circumstances surrounding her death, which includes gas poisoning and a potential cover-up tied to key characters in her life, namely her brother Arthur and a mysterious visitor. With the police struggling to solve the case and evidence pointing to various suspects, the Old Man meticulously pieces together the clues, revealing layers of deception and intrigue in the process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories, English
Subject Short stories, English
Subject English fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 68237
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 6, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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