Twisted Eglantine (1905)

By H.B. Marriott Watson

Book Overview

Twisted Eglantine is a mystery novel written by Henry Brereton Marriott Watson and published in 1905. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named Sir Gilbert Carstairs. The investigation is led by Detective-Inspector Hanaud, a brilliant and eccentric detective who is known for his unorthodox methods.As the investigation progresses, Hanaud begins to suspect that the murder is connected to a group of people who were present at a dinner party hosted by Sir Gilbert on the night of his death. The suspects include Sir Gilbert's wife, his secretary, his business partner, and a mysterious woman named Eglantine.As Hanaud delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal. He must use all of his skills and intuition to solve the case and bring the killer to justice.Twisted Eglantine is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and suspenseful twists and turns, it is a must-read for fans of the genre.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: 1437358276
• ISBN13: 9781437358278
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"