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  <abstract>"The Babbington Case; Or, Nick Carter's Strange Quest" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows the renowned detective Nick Carter as he investigates a mysterious case involving the death of Edythe Lynne, the daughter of a wealthy man, under suspicious circumstances that suggest murder rather than suicide.   The opening of the narrative introduces Nick Carter, who comes across tracks in the snow leading to a lavish estate known as Pleasantglades. Upon further investigation, he uncovers that a man had entered with a woman but only the man emerged, creating questions about the woman's fate. Following his instincts, Carter enters the property and discovers Edythe's lifeless body, apparently a victim of foul play disguised as a suicide. As Carter delves deeper, various connections and questions arise regarding her family and acquaintances, creating an intricate web of motives surrounding her tragic end. The stage is set for a gripping tale of deception, intrigue, and the quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2022-10-30</note>
  <note>David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net</note>
  <note>Originally published: United States: Street &amp; Smith, 1911</note>
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    <topic>Dime novels</topic>
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