T. Haviland Hicks Senior

By James Raymond Elderdice

Book Overview

T. Haviland Hicks Senior is a book written by J. Raymond Elderdice. It is a mystery novel that revolves around the life of T. Haviland Hicks, a wealthy businessman and amateur detective. The story is set in New York City during the 1920s, a time when the city was rife with crime and corruption.The book follows Hicks as he solves various crimes, ranging from theft to murder. He is aided in his investigations by his loyal butler, Jenkins, and his friend and business partner, Alexander Belford. Along the way, Hicks encounters a cast of colorful characters, including gangsters, politicians, and socialites.Despite his wealth and social status, Hicks is a humble and down-to-earth character who is not afraid to get his hands dirty in pursuit of justice. He is also a bit of a ladies' man, with a string of romantic interests throughout the book.Overall, T. Haviland Hicks Senior is an entertaining and engaging mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a good whodunit.""It's--it's Hicks, Butch "" he quavered, torn cruelly by conflicting emotions. ""Oh, I don't want to be a traitor--he trusted me with his secret, and I--I can't betray him, I just can't But he didn't make me promise not to tell. He just told me not to. Oh, it's his very last chance, Butch, and with Thor hurt, old Bannister might need him in the Ballard game.""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: 1419150235
• ISBN13: 9781419150234
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.6" x 9.2"