02445cam a22003493u 4500 68049 UtSlPG 20260610134554.0 m cr n 260607r20221894utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Pemmon, Frank Book of Detective Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Multum in parvo library, vol. 1, no. 11, November, 1894. Release date is 2022-05-11 Betrayed by a dog -- The key to the mystery -- The missing finger -- A grave robbery -- A strange story. Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) "Book of Detective Stories" by Frank Pemmon is a collection of detective stories written in the late 19th century. This compilation presents a series of intriguing mysteries solved by a skilled detective, highlighting the role of observation and deduction in crime-solving. The stories explore themes of theft, murder, and even grave robbery, showcasing a variety of approaches to unraveling perplexing cases. The narratives within the book feature a range of unique characters and situations. In one story, a detective uses clues left at a robbery scene, including the unusual behavior of a dog, to apprehend a cunning thief and reveal a shocking betrayal. Another tale revolves around the murder of a wealthy man found dead in his locked room, leading to a suspenseful investigation that uncovers family treachery. The stories emphasize the detective's methodical approach to piecing together evidence, demonstrating how seemingly unrelated details can lead to the resolution of even the most complex crimes, often with a surprising twist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: A. B. Courtney, 1894 Detective and mystery stories, American Multum in parvo library, vol. 1, no. 11, November, 1894. https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:554913 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68049 108871 108871