Traditional Detective Mysteries
epub |eng | 2015-07-24 | Author:Francis Durbridge

Chapter Seven The Gateway Motel had been open for about six months. The owner was a sprightly little Scotsman called Angus Lomax. He had made his money by following the ...
( Category: Crime March 14,2016 )
mobi, epub |eng | 2016-02-16 | Author:Todd, Charles [Todd, Charles]

13 The vicar was still in the cell, although his housekeeper or someone had brought down pillows and bedding, in an attempt to make him more comfortable. Dr. Carrick was ...
( Category: Historical Mystery March 11,2016 )
epub |eng | 2015-10-29 | Author:Freeman Wills Crofts

For several minutes Lois Drew sat motionless, her white face hard and set, her horror-stricken eyes fastened on the fateful words. So the blow had fallen at last—the terrible blow ...
( Category: Murder February 15,2016 )
epub |eng | | Author:Margaret Frazer

Chapter Twelve “Now what was that about?" Sister Emma queried from the bed. “Dame Frevisse, what were you thinking of to do that? You've upset her. It takes both guest ...
( Category: Traditional Detectives February 15,2016 )
epub |eng | | Author:Nicholas Blake

X TOLD IN A — NIGEL AND INSPECTOR Blount were sitting in the study. They had been going over some of the salient points of the case, but the conversation ...
( Category: Holidays February 15,2016 )
mobi, epub |eng | 2014-11-11 | Author:Charles Finch

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE Lenox looked at the doctor. “I know we’ve asked too much already, but if you could—” “Of course,” said McConnell. The three men went outside to Lenox’s carriage, ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths January 13,2016 )
epub, mobi |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Charles Finch [Finch, Charles]

Chapter Twenty-Five Walking down Curzon Street, they saw Ginger leaning against the wall of a small alcove in front of the house he worked in. He had a pouch of ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths January 13,2016 )
mobi, epub |eng | 2011-11-07 | Author:Charles Finch

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Lenox went to sleep not long afterward, his stream of consciousness racing but muddied by drink. The next morning he woke with a single, clarified thought: Might Jacob ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths January 13,2016 )
epub, mobi |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Charles Finch [Finch, Charles]

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE W ith every person he met, Lenox could feel himself gaining ground. In his absence, ironically, the town had adjusted to his presence. The speech in Sawyer Park—and ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths January 13,2016 )
epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Charles Finch [Finch, Charles]

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE Almost involuntarily, both brothers looked around the office, making sure there was nobody about to leap out at them. Nobody was—there was nowhere to hide, no closet to ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths January 13,2016 )
epub, mobi |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Charles Finch [Finch, Charles]

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT Both men looked at Lenox blankly for a moment and then simultaneously shook their heads and began to speak. It was Jenkins whose voice won out. “My dear ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths January 13,2016 )
mobi, epub |eng | 2007-01-10 | Author:Charles Finch

Chapter 25 Charles, Charles, Charles!” said Lady Jane, rushing to the door to meet him. “Oh, Kirk, call Lucy, won’t you?” She took his hand and led him to the ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths January 13,2016 )
mobi, epub |eng | 2010-03-31 | Author:Charles Finch

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT McConnell’s report on the inquest of Peter Wilson arrived at Oxford the next evening. It had been a discouraging day for Lenox. Inspector Goodson’s sergeants had searched to ...
( Category: Amateur Sleuths January 13,2016 )
epub |eng | 2004-12-01 | Author:Lovesey, Peter [Lovesey, Peter]

Chapter Twenty-three JULIE WAS KEEN for some human contact after her long session with the Police National Computer. “Ready to demonstrate your sleuthing skills, Mr. Diamond? Let’s match you against ...
( Category: Traditional Detectives January 7,2016 )
mobi |eng | 2015-07-27 | Author:Ellery Queen [Queen, Ellery]

11. THE TRIAL In the weeks that passed I found myself sinking more deeply into the slough of despond. I could not see clearly ahead except through one rift above ...
( Category: Traditional Detectives December 24,2015 )