Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story
Jackson, Charles Ross, 1867-1915
Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2013-01-06
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"Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story" by Charles Ross Jackson is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the character Rodney Stone, an attorney who becomes entangled with the renowned detective Quintus Oakes, as they investigate a series of mysterious and dangerous occurrences surrounding the Mark Mansion. The narrative begins dramatically with a rescue during a fire, which introduces the capable and enigmatic Oakes, leading into a larger investigation that promises intrigue and unexpected threats. The opening portion of the novel sets the stage with a gripping scene where Rodney Stone witnesses a young girl about to fall from a burning building, only to be saved by the swift actions of a tall stranger—Quintus Oakes. Stone is captivated by Oakes's bravery and presence, and soon discovers the man's identity. As the story unfolds, Stone learns that Oakes is a celebrated detective taking on a complicated case tied to a haunting at the Mark Mansion, which has left its occupants in fear and confusion. The narrative expertly combines tension, mystery, and character development, hinting at the deep complexities awaiting both the characters and the reader as the plot progresses further into the chilling events tied to the Mansion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Fiction Detective and mystery stories
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Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2013-01-06
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Sue Fleming and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Sue Fleming and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story" by Charles Ross Jackson is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the character Rodney Stone, an attorney who becomes entangled with the renowned detective Quintus Oakes, as they investigate a series of mysterious and dangerous occurrences surrounding the Mark Mansion. The narrative begins dramatically with a rescue during a fire, which introduces the capable and enigmatic Oakes, leading into a larger investigation that promises intrigue and unexpected threats. The opening portion of the novel sets the stage with a gripping scene where Rodney Stone witnesses a young girl about to fall from a burning building, only to be saved by the swift actions of a tall stranger—Quintus Oakes. Stone is captivated by Oakes's bravery and presence, and soon discovers the man's identity. As the story unfolds, Stone learns that Oakes is a celebrated detective taking on a complicated case tied to a haunting at the Mark Mansion, which has left its occupants in fear and confusion. The narrative expertly combines tension, mystery, and character development, hinting at the deep complexities awaiting both the characters and the reader as the plot progresses further into the chilling events tied to the Mansion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Fiction Detective and mystery stories
PS