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When a wealthy middle aged woman is found dead in her boudoir the only thing that seems certain is that robbery is not the motive. She was found wearing a fortune in pearls and other jewels, and with a paper snake wrapped around her neck. Even more bizarrely, she had been killed... Read Full Overview

This classic mystery novel features detective Fleming Stone, who is called upon to solve a murder at a country villa. With a cast of colorful characters and a clever plot, this book is a must-read for fans of golden age detective fiction.

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This classic mystery novel features detective Fleming Stone, who is called upon to solve a murder at a country villa. With a cast of colorful characters and a clever plot, this book is a must-read for fans of golden age detective fiction.

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"Oh, auntie, don't! I didn't mean...""You didn't mean to exasperate me beyond endurance? No, of course you meant to stop short of that! But you have done it. I mean this, Pauline: tomorrow you go elsewhere to live. No longer will I give a home to such a monster of ingratitude!"... Read Full Overview

This detective winds up with situations of an inscrutable variety. Fleming Stone's contacts are like strings of an instrument he plays. He has a personal magnetic manner and is always willing to share any information he gathers. Stone once said, "The hardest puzzle in this... Read Full Overview

This detective winds up with situations of an inscrutable variety. Fleming Stone's contacts are like strings of an instrument he plays. He has a personal magnetic manner and is always willing to share any information he gathers. Stone once said, "The hardest puzzle in this... Read Full Overview

The Curved Blades is a mystery novel written by Carolyn Wells. The story begins with the murder of wealthy businessman, James Trevor, who is found dead in his study with a pair of curved blades lying beside him. The police are baffled by the case and it is up to detective Fleming... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

The Curved Blades is a mystery novel by American author Carolyn Wells, first published in 1916. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a wealthy New York City household. The victim is a young woman named Marjorie Wylie, who is found dead in her bedroom... Read Full Overview

"Garden Steps" was one of the show-places of Merivale Park, Long Island. In summer it was an enchanting spot, and the dazzling white marble steps which led to the sunken gardens justified their right to give the place its name. Other stone steps gave on terraces and flower banks,... Read Full Overview

"Garden Steps" was one of the show-places of Merivale Park, Long Island. In summer it was an enchanting spot, and the dazzling white marble steps which led to the sunken gardens justified their right to give the place its name. Other stone steps gave on terraces and flower banks,... Read Full Overview