The Riddle Of The Purple Emperor (1919)

By Mary E. Hanshew and Thomas W. Hanshew

Book Overview

The Riddle of the Purple Emperor is a mystery novel written by Mary E. Hanshew and originally published in 1919. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a wealthy and exclusive New York City neighborhood. The victim is a prominent businessman, and the suspects include his business partners, family members, and a mysterious woman who seems to have a connection to the crime. The detective tasked with solving the case is a clever and resourceful young woman named Cleek, who uses her intelligence and intuition to unravel the complex web of clues and motives that lead to the killer's identity. Along the way, Cleek encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a dashing young lawyer, a flamboyant socialite, and a wily old detective who is not what he seems. The Riddle of the Purple Emperor is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing 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: 116511240X
• ISBN13: 9781165112401
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"