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100	1		_aThynne, Molly, _d1881-1950
245	1	4	_aThe Draycott murder mystery
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2025-01-27
508			_aBrian Raiter
520			_a"The Draycott Murder Mystery" by Molly Thynne is a detective novel written in the late 1920s. The story unfolds in a small, isolated village in northern England, setting the stage for a suspenseful exploration of a murder case involving a woman found dead in a farmhouse. The central character so far is John Leslie, who discovers the body and becomes embroiled in the investigation, casting suspicion on himself. The opening of the novel introduces a stormy evening in the village of Keys, where the violent weather sets a foreboding atmosphere as John Leslie returns home to find a woman dead in his sitting room. The narrative captures the initial tension as he grapples with the shocking sight, and it quickly escalates as the police arrive, leading to a series of inquiries into his alibi and the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. Not only does the discovery raise questions about John's innocence, but it also leaves readers wondering about the mysterious identity of the murdered woman, hinted to be connected to the local society. The unfolding drama promises intrigue and complexity, engaging readers with both the investigation and the interplay of trust among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cMiddlesex: Dean Street Press, 1928
653			_aDetective and mystery stories
653			_aEngland -- Fiction
653			_aMurder -- Investigation -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75222
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