02367cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500170016526400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850800170039952013210041653400710173765300340180865300330184265300400187585600520191585600430196799900190201075628UtSlPG20260610134741.0mcr n260607r20251917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGorell, Ronald Gorell Barnes, Baron,d1884-196310aIn the night 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2025-03-16  aBrian Raiter  a"In the Night" by R. Gorell Barnes is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a quaint English village, bringing into focus the tragic murder of Sir Roger Penterton, a figure cloaked in unpopularity and abruptness. The plot engages a cast of characters including Inspector Humblethorne, who is tasked with unraveling the circumstances surrounding the crime, and Philip Castle, the disturbed secretary whose complex relationship with his employer becomes pivotal to the investigation.  At the start of the novel, the setting is established in the quiet village near Salting Towers, where the unexpected murder sets the stage for intrigue and suspicion. The narrative introduces Inspector Humblethorne as he begins his holiday only to be drawn into the investigation of Sir Roger's violent death. Another central character, Philip Castle, is revealed to have had a contentious relationship with Sir Roger, hinting at underlying tensions that may provide motive for the crime. As villagers react to the shocking news, the opening builds suspense and lays the groundwork for the detective story to unfold, inviting readers to delve into the relationships and mysteries that will be explored throughout the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York, NY: Longmans, Green and Co., 1917  aDetective and mystery stories  aPolice -- England -- Fiction  aCountry homes -- England -- Fiction4 uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/00866874740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75628  c116353d116353