02516cam a22003493u 4500 59428 UtSlPG 20260610134353.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hecht, Ben, 1894-1964 The Florentine Dagger: A Novel for Amateur Detectives Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-03 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Florentine Dagger: A Novel for Amateur Detectives" by Ben Hecht is a murder mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Julien De Medici, a playwright living in New York who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue following the murder of his friend Victor Ballau. As De Medici navigates his feelings for Ballau's daughter, Florence, he also grapples with the implications of her father’s death and the complexities of love and betrayal that ensue. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Julien De Medici, who is waiting in Victor Ballau's ornate library. Through Julien's introspective thoughts, we learn of his troubled past, his artistic aspirations, and his growing affection for Florence, Victor's daughter. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when Florence arrives, visibly distraught after receiving alarming news. Shortly thereafter, as Julien seeks a sense of normalcy amidst the escalating tension, he is suddenly thrust into chaos when he discovers Victor's lifeless body, a dagger protruding from his chest, leading to a frantic investigation and stirring suspicions that threaten to unravel both his romance and his own identity. The opening sets the stage for a tale rich with emotion and layered enigmas, inviting the reader to delve deeper into the convoluted dynamics at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Detective and mystery stories Murder -- Fiction Insanity (Law) -- Fiction Smith, Wallace, 1888-1937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59428 100254 100254