02296cam a22003373u 4500 72235 UtSlPG 20260610134653.0 m cr n 260607r20231921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Crofts, Freeman Wills, 1879-1957 The Ponson case Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-11-26 Brian Raiter "The Ponson Case" by Freeman Wills Crofts is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance and subsequent demise of Sir William Ponson, a country squire living at Luce Manor, and follows the investigation led by Inspector Tanner. As the plot unfolds, the reader is introduced to various characters including Sir William's son, Austin Ponson, and the household staff, all of whom may hold clues to the truth behind the tragic incident. The opening of the novel sets the stage with the serene backdrop of Luce Manor, contrasting sharply with the tension brewing beneath the surface. On a seemingly normal evening, Sir William dines alone, and upon the realization of his absence later that night, the household begins a search that escalates into a full investigation. Inspector Tanner soon discovers not only Sir William's body but also the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, leading to the unsettling conclusion that it may have been murder rather than an accident. This initial portion hints at themes of family dynamics, social expectations, and the secrets that can lie hidden behind a placid facade, drawing readers into a compelling mystery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: HarperCollins, 1921 Detective and mystery stories Police -- England -- Fiction Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/ponsoncasestoryo0000crof https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72235 112960 112960