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Hulbert Footner (April 2, 1879 - November 17, 1944) was a Canadian born American writer of primarily detective fiction. He also wrote some non-fiction. Footner attended grade school in Manhattan and beyond that was self-educated. His complete reading program of classics of literature... Read Full Overview

Evan Weir's pipe was foul; he threw it down with an exclamation of disgust. Its foulness was symbolic; everything was out of kilter. He looked at the picture he had been painting for a week-rotten It was a still life; a broken jar and three books on a rag of Persian embroidery... Read Full Overview

Unravel the enigma of ""The Deaves Affair,"" a captivating classic detective fiction masterpiece by Hulbert Footner, now revived by Alpha Editions after decades of obscurity. This vintage mystery novel invites you into a world of suspenseful mysteries and intricate whodunit stories... Read Full Overview

Dive into "The Deaves Affair," a classic detective story from Hulbert Footner that plunges readers into a world of mystery, crime, and suspense. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a timeless tale of investigation, appealing to enthusiasts of detective fiction... Read Full Overview

Dive into "The Deaves Affair," a classic detective story from Hulbert Footner that plunges readers into a world of mystery, crime, and suspense. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a timeless tale of investigation, appealing to enthusiasts of detective fiction... Read Full Overview

The Deaves Affair is a novel written by Hulbert Footner and published in 1922. The story revolves around the Deaves family, who are wealthy and prominent members of New York society. The patriarch of the family, John Deaves, is found dead in his study, and his son, Philip, is... Read Full Overview

The Deaves Affair is a mystery novel written by Hulbert Footner and originally published in 1922. Set in New York City during the early 20th century, the story follows private detective Amos Lee Mappin as he investigates the disappearance of millionaire banker John Deaves. Mappin... Read Full Overview

Ethan is a young struggling artist in New York City who witnesses the antics of a wealthy eccentric quarrelling with a street merchant. Ethan rescues the old man from hostile onlookers and then takes a job with the family as the man's walking companion. He gets drawn into a mystery... Read Full Overview

Hulbert Footner (April 2, 1879 - November 17, 1944) was a Canadian born American writer of primarily detective fiction. He also wrote some non-fiction. Ethan is a young struggling artist in New York City who witnesses the antics of a wealthy eccentric quarrelling with a street... Read Full Overview

Ethan is a young struggling artist in New York City who witnesses the antics of a wealthy eccentric quarrelling with a street merchant. Ethan rescues the old man from hostile onlookers and then takes a job with the family as the man's walking companion. He gets drawn into a mystery... Read Full Overview

Ethan is a young struggling artist in New York City who witnesses the antics of a wealthy eccentric quarrelling with a street merchant. Ethan rescues the old man from hostile onlookers and then takes a job with the family as the man's walking companion. He gets drawn into a mystery... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Deaves Affair by Hulbert Footner