The Crooked House (1921)

By Brandon Fleming

Book Overview

The Crooked House is a classic mystery novel written by Brandon Fleming and first published in 1921. The story revolves around the Leonides family, who live in a crooked house in the suburbs of London. The patriarch of the family, Aristide Leonides, is found dead in his bed, and it is soon discovered that he was poisoned with his own insulin injection. The family members become suspects in the murder case, and the investigation is led by Charles Hayward, a young detective who is in love with Aristide's granddaughter, Sophia.As Charles delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of lies, secrets, and hidden motives among the eccentric members of the Leonides family. He discovers that each member of the family had a motive to kill Aristide, and that they all had something to gain from his death. The suspects include Aristide's second wife, his sons and daughters, his daughter-in-law, and his grandchildren.As the investigation progresses, Charles faces many challenges and obstacles, including the family's attempts to cover up the murder and the interference of a mysterious stranger who seems to be involved in the case. The tension builds up as Charles races against time to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice.The Crooked House is a gripping and suspenseful novel that keeps readers guessing until the very end. It is a classic example of the golden age of detective fiction, with its intricate plot, colorful characters, and clever twists and turns. It has been praised for its cleverness, its wit, and its ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats.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: 1437311172
• ISBN13: 9781437311174
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"