The viaduct murder by Ronald Arbuthnott Knox
"The Viaduct Murder" by Ronald Arbuthnott Knox is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the investigation of a man's death at a golf course near the Paston Oatvile Dormy-house, intertwining themes of deception and identity as characters explore the circumstances surrounding the deceased. Central to the narrative are Mordaunt Reeves and Alexander Gordon, who embark on a journey of amateur sleuthing to unravel the truthbehind the murder. The opening of "The Viaduct Murder" establishes a rich setting with a blend of dark humor and keen observations about the characters involved. It introduces the environment around the Paston Oatvile Dormy-house, hinting at a higher social status juxtaposed with decay, and presents the protagonists as they discover a body near the viaduct after a golf game. The early dialogue among the characters sets the tone for their unique personalities and reflects their views on crime and detective work, all while teasing various plot threads that will develop throughout the story as they seek to uncover not only the truth behind the murder but also the identity of the victim. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Knox, Ronald Arbuthnott, 1888-1957 |
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| Title | The viaduct murder |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Jacobsen Publishing Company, Inc., 1926. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Brian Raiter |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72585 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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