The Yellow Spider (1920)

By John Charles Beecham

Book Overview

The Yellow Spider is a mystery novel written by John Charles Beecham and first published in 1920. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named John Lester, who is found dead in his study. The police are baffled by the case, as there are no signs of forced entry and no obvious motive for the crime. However, a yellow spider found near the body becomes a key clue in the investigation.The novel follows the efforts of detective Herbert Wynne and his assistant, Jack Tarling, as they try to unravel the mystery. They interview a number of suspects, including Lester's wife, his business partners, and his secretary, and gradually piece together a complex web of deceit and betrayal.As the investigation progresses, the detectives encounter a number of obstacles and setbacks, including false leads, red herrings, and attempts on their own lives. However, they persevere and eventually uncover the truth behind Lester's murder, which is both shocking and unexpected.Overall, The Yellow Spider is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It is a classic example of the mystery genre and a must-read for fans of detective fiction.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: 1165155826
• ISBN13: 9781165155828
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"