Mystery at Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings (1922)

By Rose Macaulay

Book Overview

""Mystery at Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings"" is a novel written by Rose Macaulay and published in 1922. The story is set in Geneva, Switzerland, and follows the adventures of a young woman named Barbara Buncle. Barbara is a secretary to a wealthy American woman who is attending a conference in Geneva. While her employer is busy with the conference, Barbara explores the city and becomes embroiled in a series of mysterious events. She meets a young man named Roger, who is also investigating the strange happenings in Geneva. Together, they uncover a plot involving a secret society, a stolen painting, and a missing person.As Barbara and Roger delve deeper into the mystery, they find themselves in danger and must use their wits to outsmart the villains. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a famous detective and a group of anarchists.""Mystery at Geneva"" is a thrilling and entertaining novel that combines elements of mystery, romance, and adventure. It is a classic example of early 20th-century detective fiction and is sure to delight fans of the genre.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: 112033120X
• ISBN13: 9781120331205
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"