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041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aReeve, Arthur B.
_q(Arthur Benjamin),
_d1880-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Poisoned Pen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1999-10-01
505 0 _aThe poisoned pen -- The yeggman -- The germ of death -- The firebug -- The confidence king -- The sand-hog -- The white slave -- The forger -- The unofficial spy -- The smuggler -- The invisible ray -- The campaign grafter.
508 _aThis Etext prepared by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
520 _a"The Poisoned Pen" by Arthur B. Reeve is a detective novel likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative follows the astute detective Craig Kennedy and his companion Walter Jameson as they investigate a high-profile poisoning case involving a talented actress, Vera Lytton, and a young doctor, Dr. Dixon, who is entangled in the mystery. The story incorporates elements of intrigue, forensic investigation, and a critique of sensationalist press narratives. At the start of the novel, Kennedy receives an urgent call regarding the disturbing Danbridge poisoning case. Accompanied by Walter, he rushes to pack for a train journey to the quaint town of Danbridge, where the actress Lytton has been found dead under suspicious circumstances. As they travel, they discuss the details of the case, which hinges on a perplexing note from Dr. Dixon that makes him a suspect. Upon arrival, Kennedy meets with local authorities and witnesses to piece together the events leading to the poisoning, encountering whispers of jealousy, scandal, and hidden motives connected to the various characters involved, such as Vera Lytton's ex-husband and her close friends. This gripping opening sets the stage for an intricate detective story filled with twists and turns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653 _aChemistry teachers -- Fiction
653 _aKennedy, Craig (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1923
999 _c44033
_d44033