The Hemlock Avenue Mystery (1908)

By Lily Augusta Long and Roman Doubleday

Book Overview

The Hemlock Avenue Mystery is a novel written by Doubleday, Roman and first published in 1908. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy businessman named Henry Harnett, who is found dead in his home on Hemlock Avenue. The police are stumped by the case, as there are no signs of forced entry or struggle, and the victim appears to have died of natural causes. However, a young journalist named Paul Harley becomes intrigued by the case and decides to investigate further. With the help of his friend and colleague, Dr. James Cumberley, Harley delves into the lives of Harnett's family and acquaintances, uncovering a web of secrets, lies, and deceit. As he gets closer to the truth, Harley finds himself in grave danger, as someone will stop at nothing to keep the secrets hidden. The Hemlock Avenue Mystery is a classic whodunit novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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: 1165605031
• ISBN13: 9781165605033
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"