The Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) 1880-1936 creator Grey, John W. text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Master Mystery" by Arthur B. Reeve and John W. Grey is a serialized mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds around the character of Peter Brent, a wealthy businessman involved in dubious dealings with inventors, while also highlighting the conflicts he faces with his partner, Herbert Balcom. The book weaves themes of betrayal, greed, and the supernatural, featuring a strange automaton that plays a central role in the unfolding mystery. At the start of the story, Peter Brent's internal struggle is palpable as he deals with a confrontational inventor demanding justice for the suppression of his invention. Amidst this tension, we are introduced to several other key characters, including Quentin Locke, a young manager in Brent's lab, and Eva Brent, Peter's daughter, who remains blissfully unaware of the darker dealings of her father. As the plot develops, ominous warnings surface about a "Madagascar madness," hinting at peril and insanity. The opening chapters set the stage for a thrilling mix of corporate intrigue, personal conflicts, and mysterious threats that suggest a larger conspiracy is at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-07-01 E-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo, Eva Sweeney, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) Original publication data not identified Fiction Detective and mystery stories PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16168 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16168 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133358.0 16168