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_aPost, Melville Davisson, _d1869-1930 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Sleuth of St. James's Square |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2001 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2001-10-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe thing on the hearth -- The reward -- The lost lady -- The cambered foot -- The man in the green hat -- The wrong sign -- The fortune teller -- The hole in the mahogany panel -- The end of the road -- The last adventure -- American horses -- The spread rails -- The pumpkin coach -- The yellow flower -- A satire of the sea -- The house by the loch. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Sleuth of St. James's Square" by Melville Davisson Post is a detective novel that likely dates back to the early 20th century. This engaging mystery revolves around a scientist named Rodman and the intriguing circumstances of his death, intertwined with elements of supernatural occurrences and Oriental mystique. Central to the story are the enigmatic influences surrounding Rodman, including a peculiar servant and a significant scientific breakthrough that has the potential to upend the world's understanding of gemstones. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the astoundingly intelligent and mysterious Rodman, who, while pursuing his work on synthetic gemstones, becomes embroiled in a bizarre tragedy. An Oriental companion brings a gift to Rodman, a remarkable carpet with hidden significance, marking the onset of extraordinary events. As the narrative unfolds, Rodman becomes increasingly entranced by this gift, leading to a fateful encounter with supernatural forces, evidenced by a chilling footprint found on his hearth. The tension builds as the reader ponders whether Rodman's genius will protect him from the dark influences at play, setting the stage for a thrilling exploration into the interplay between ambition, mysticism, and eventual doom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories, American | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican fiction -- 20th century | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2861 |
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