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100 1 _aCole, G. D. H.
_q(George Douglas Howard),
_d1889-1959
245 1 4 _aThe Brooklyn murders
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-05-28
508 _aBrian Raiter
520 _a"The Brooklyn Murders" by G. D. H. Cole is a fictional murder mystery written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the chaos following the murder of two members of the esteemed Brooklyn family, leading to a complex investigation filled with familial intrigue and hidden motives. Central characters include Sir Vernon Brooklyn, the family patriarch, and his niece Joan Cowper, who becomes embroiled in the aftermath of the tragedies. The opening of "The Brooklyn Murders" introduces a celebratory dinner for Sir Vernon's seventieth birthday, attended by his relatives and friends. Amidst the festivities, tension simmers regarding Joan's engagement to John Prinsep, which she vehemently opposes. Following the celebration, the scene shifts dramatically with the discovery of John Prinsep's body, who has been murdered in his study. Shortly thereafter, George Brooklyn, another family member, is also found dead in the garden. Joan's shock and confusion set the tone for the unfolding mystery as the police start their investigation, revealing an intricate web of relationships and secrets within the Brooklyn family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York, NY: Thomas Seltzer, Inc., 1924
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aMurder -- Investigation -- Fiction
653 _aPolice -- Great Britain -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/101664799
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73716
999 _c114441
_d114441