The Mystery Of Monastery Farm

By H.R. Naylor

Book Overview

""The Mystery of Monastery Farm"" is a classic detective novel written by H.R. Naylor. The story takes place in a small English village called Monastery Farm, where a wealthy businessman named Mr. Vane has recently purchased an old mansion. However, strange things begin to happen soon after his arrival; a valuable diamond goes missing, a murder occurs, and an unknown intruder is spotted lurking around the property. The local police are baffled by the case, and Mr. Vane hires private detective Ronald Camberwell to investigate. With the help of his assistant, Camberwell begins to unravel the mystery, questioning the eccentric residents of Monastery Farm and uncovering long-buried secrets. As the investigation continues, Camberwell realizes that the key to the case may lie in the history of the mansion itself. He discovers that the building was once a monastery, and that it may hold clues to the identity of the murderer and the motive behind the crime. ""The Mystery of Monastery Farm"" is a gripping and atmospheric novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot, colorful characters, and vivid descriptions of the English countryside, it is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction.The return of Job Worth to London was not at all joyous. He sat upon the deck in his ship chair or lay in his bunk drawing darkest pictures of his defeat, as he called it. Nor was there any elation in his feelings when, upon his arrival at the bank, the cashier handed him a check for three thousand pounds, as a reward for the restoration of the fifty thousand pounds. Yes, it was something to be sure; yet not much. There was chagrin in it all, and he continually felt this, as he mingled with his colleagues. To him it was--well--failure. At this time, there was another meeting of the bank directors. Nearly all were present. The cashier presided. Something had happened again. Was it another robbery?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: 1162703024
• ISBN13: 9781162703022
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"