Tragedy at Freyne - (Dover Mystery Classics) by Anthony Gilbert (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "An unusually well told mystery tale" -- The New York Times The party has commenced, yet the host is inexplicably absent.
- About the Author: Anthony Gilbert, the pen name of Lucy Beatrice Malleson, kept her identity a secret for many years, publishing over sixty crime novels under four pseudonyms between 1925 and 1972.
- 176 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Dover Mystery Classics
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About the Book
The lifeless body of Sir Simon Chandos, the wealthy owner of Freyne Abbey, is discovered in his library. Amateur detective Scott Egerton uncovers an unexpected connection between the Freyne household and a long-forgotten event, leading to a shocking revelation.Book Synopsis
"An unusually well told mystery tale" -- The New York TimesThe party has commenced, yet the host is inexplicably absent. The lifeless body of Sir Simon Chandos, the wealthy and respected owner of Freyne Abbey, is discovered in his library, ostensibly a victim of self-inflicted demise. Tensions grip the guests as they grapple with the overwhelming shock. However, amateur detective Scott Egerton, a guest himself, uncovers an unexpected connection between the Freyne household and a long-forgotten event, leading to a shocking revelation. Determined to discover the truth, Egerton embarks on a perilous quest to unveil the malevolent presence behind the murder.
Anthony Gilbert, the pen name of Lucy Beatrice Malleson, kept her identity a secret for many years, publishing over sixty crime novels under four pseudonyms between 1925 and 1972. This classic golden age mystery, published in 1927, introduces the amateur sleuth Scott Egerton and is a testament to Gilbert's mastery of intrigue, suspense, and storytelling.
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"An unusually well told mystery tale" --The New York TimesThe party has commenced, yet the host is nowhere to be seen! The lifeless body of Sir Simon Chandos, the wealthy and respected owner of Freyne Abbey, is discovered in his library, ostensibly a victim of self-inflicted demise. Tensions grip the guests as they grapple with the overwhelming shock. However, amateur detective Scott Egerton, a guest at the party, uncovers an unexpected connection between the Freyne household and a long-forgotten event, leading to a shocking revelation. Determined to discover the truth, Egerton embarks on a perilous quest to unveil the malevolent presence behind the murder.
Anthony Gilbert, the pen name of Lucy Beatrice Malleson, kept her identity a secret for many years, publishing over sixty crime novels under four pseudonyms between 1925 and 1972. This classic from the golden age of mystery, published in 1927, introduces the amateur sleuth Scott Egerton and is a testament to Gilbert's mastery of intrigue, suspense, and storytelling.
About the Author
Anthony Gilbert, the pen name of Lucy Beatrice Malleson, kept her identity a secret for many years, publishing over sixty crime novels under four pseudonyms between 1925 and 1972.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Series Title: Dover Mystery Classics
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Dover Publications
Theme: Private Investigators
Format: Paperback
Author: Anthony Gilbert
Language: English
Street Date: April 17, 2024
TCIN: 90785799
UPC: 9780486852881
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-3527
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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