The Bronze Buddha: A Mystery (1898)

By Cora Linn Daniels

Book Overview

The Bronze Buddha: A Mystery is a novel written by Cora Linn Daniels and was first published in 1898. The story is set in San Francisco and revolves around a wealthy businessman named Mr. John Quincy Adams, who is murdered in his home. The police are unable to find any clues to the killer's identity, and the case goes unsolved for some time.However, a young woman named Miss Hilda Adams, who is Mr. Adams' daughter, believes that she can solve the mystery. She enlists the help of a detective named Mr. Ashton-Kirk, who agrees to take on the case.As they investigate the murder, they discover that Mr. Adams had recently acquired a valuable bronze Buddha statue, which is rumored to have mystical powers. They also learn that several people had motives to kill Mr. Adams, including his business partners and his own family members.As Mr. Ashton-Kirk and Miss Adams delve deeper into the case, they encounter several twists and turns, including a kidnapping and a daring escape. Ultimately, they are able to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice.The Bronze Buddha: A Mystery is a classic detective novel that features a strong female protagonist and a complex plot. It is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.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: 1164908006
• ISBN13: 9781164908005
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"