| Author |
Crofts, Freeman Wills, 1879-1957 |
| Title |
The Cheyne mystery
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| Alternate Title |
Inspector French and the Cheyne mystery
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| Original Publication |
Middlesex: Penguin Books, 1926, reprint 1978.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Raiter
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| Summary |
"The Cheyne Mystery" by Freeman Wills Crofts is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the protagonist, Maxwell Cheyne, as he becomes embroiled in a puzzling and dangerous situation involving drugging, burglary, and kidnapping, all linked to a mysterious letter that he is unwittingly entangled with. The opening of the narrative sets up the premise of Cheyne's adventure, beginning with him in Plymouth, where he meets a stranger named Mr. Parkes, who proposes a collaboration on literary work. However, after feeling suddenly lethargic post-lunch, Cheyne wakes up to find he has been drugged. The ensuing investigation reveals that he has not only been robbed of his peace but has also become the target of a criminal scheme, tied to a letter belonging to a friend. Compounded by a burglary at his home while he was incapacitated, Cheyne finds himself navigating a labyrinth of mysteries with unexpected encounters that challenge his resolve and cunning. As he races to uncover the truth, the layers of intrigue deepen, setting the stage for a gripping detective story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
Police -- Great Britain -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French, Joseph (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72986 |
| Release Date |
Feb 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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