02263cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500220014726400510016930000470022033600260026733700260029333800360031950000310035550800170038652012820040353400830168565300210176865300340178985600520182385600430187599900190191872675UtSlPG20260610134659.0mcr n260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBerkeley, Anthony,d1893-197114aThe amateur crime 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-01-10  aBrian Raiter  a"The Amateur Crime" by Anthony Berkeley is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Mr. Matthew Priestley, a rather unadventurous man who is drawn into a convoluted situation involving a young woman named Miss Spettigue, who seeks his help for an illegal burglary. This is a comedic murder mystery that hints at themes of identity and deception interwoven with the complexities of human relationships.  The opening portion of the book sets up Priestley's life as a rather dull and routine bachelor, contrasted by the lively character of his friend who encourages him to seek adventures. After a series of humorous interactions about his mundane existence, the narrative shifts as the character of Miss Spettigue enters, throwing Priestley into a chaotic yet thrilling scenario. He unwittingly finds himself posing as a burglar, embarking on a caper that devolves into a series of misunderstandings. The plot thickens dramatically when what was supposed to be a harmless endeavor turns deadly, revealing twists and layers of deception. This opening establishes a mix of light-hearted comedy and impending danger, inviting readers to follow along as Mr. Priestley stumbles down a path he least expected. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cGarden City, NY: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1928  aHumorous stories  aDetective and mystery stories4 uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/10266964440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72675  c113400d113400