The Charing Cross Mystery

EAN : 9791041804535

FLETCHER J. S.

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EAN : 9791041804535

Paru le : 15 juin 2023

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041804535
Réf. éditeur : 290572
Date Parution : 15 juin 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 280
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:15 mm
Poids : 366gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Charing Cross Mystery" by J. S. Fletcher is a captivating detective novel that unfolds in the bustling city of London. The story begins with Hetherwick, a young barrister with a keen interest in criminal cases, who finds himself embroiled in a perplexing mystery following a chance encounter on a late-night train. Hetherwick witnesses the sudden death of Robert Hannaford, a retired police superintendent, under suspicious circumstances. Hannaford's death is later confirmed to be the result of poisoning, setting off a complex investigation. As Hetherwick delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Hannaford had been in possession of a sealed envelope containing a secret worth a potential fortune. This discovery, coupled with the mysterious disappearance of a man with stained fingers who was last seen with Hannaford, adds layers of complexity to the investigation. Hetherwick's curiosity is further piqued by a photograph of a distinguished woman found in Hannaford's pocketbook, marked with the cryptic note "Through my hands ten years ago." Determined to uncover the truth, Hetherwick embarks on a journey to trace Hannaford's last movements and the significance of the photograph. His investigation leads him to explore Hannaford's past in Sellithwaite, where he hopes to find clues about the woman's identity and her connection to the case. As the narrative unfolds, Hetherwick navigates a web of secrets, potential motives, and hidden identities, all while seeking justice for Hannaford's untimely demise.
Biographie : Joseph Smith Fletcher (7 February 1863 - 30 January 1935) was an English journalist and author. He wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and was one of the most prolific English writers of detective fiction.