| Author |
Van Dine, S. S., 1888-1939 |
| Illustrator |
Balcolm, Lowell Leroy, 1887-1938 |
| Title |
The Greene murder case
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| Original Publication |
New York, NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1928.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Raiter
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| Summary |
"The Greene Murder Case" by S. S. Van Dine is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious tragic events in the Greene family, particularly the shooting of two sisters, Julia and Ada, during what is presumed to be a burglary gone wrong. The main character introduced in the opening is Philo Vance, a young socialite and amateur detective, who lends his analytical skills to unravel the complexities of the case, alongside District Attorney John F.-X. Markham. The beginning of the novel sets the stage by describing the grisly aftermath of the shootings that have left one sister dead and the other wounded. We are introduced to the various members of the Greene family, each displaying a range of emotions from callousness to distress, establishing an atmosphere rife with underlying tensions and suspicions. Chester Greene, brother of the victims, expresses his doubts regarding the official narrative of a burglary, and this prompts further investigation. Vance's keen insights into the family dynamics and his queries about the family's house reveal the first layers of intrigue, suggesting that the tragic event may have more sinister motivations tied to familial resentments. The narrative sets up a compelling mystery, drawing the reader into the murky waters of crime, family loyalty, and hidden secrets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Vance, Philo (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Private investigators -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72719 |
| Release Date |
Jan 14, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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