The Brocklebank Riddle (1914)

By Hubert Wales

Book Overview

The Brocklebank Riddle is a mystery novel written by Hubert Wales and first published in 1914. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named William Brocklebank, who is found dead in his study with a gunshot wound to the head. The police suspect suicide, but Brocklebank's family and friends are convinced that he was murdered.The investigation is led by Inspector Badger, a meticulous detective who is determined to get to the bottom of the case. He is aided by a young journalist named Jack Manton, who is eager to prove himself as a crime reporter.As they delve deeper into the case, Badger and Manton uncover a web of deceit and betrayal among Brocklebank's relatives and business associates. They discover that Brocklebank was not the benevolent patriarch he appeared to be, and that many people had motives for wanting him dead.The Brocklebank Riddle is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and atmospheric setting, it is a must-read for fans of vintage mystery fiction.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: 1164920855
• ISBN13: 9781164920854
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"