Christopher Quarles: College Professor And Master Detective (1914)

By Percy James Brebner

Book Overview

Christopher Quarles: College Professor And Master Detective is a detective novel written by Percy James Brebner and first published in 1914. The book follows the adventures of Christopher Quarles, a brilliant and eccentric college professor who is also a master detective. Quarles is assisted by his loyal and capable assistant, journalist Roger Darrell, as they solve a series of complex and challenging cases. The book is made up of a series of interconnected short stories, each of which presents a new mystery for Quarles to solve. The cases range from murder and theft to espionage and international intrigue. Along the way, readers are treated to Quarles' unique and unconventional methods of investigation, as well as his witty and often irreverent commentary on the world around him. The book is a classic example of the detective genre, and Quarles is considered one of the most memorable and beloved detectives in early 20th-century literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143680633X
• ISBN13: 9781436806336
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"