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041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aBoothby, Guy,
_d1867-1905
245 1 0 _aMy Strangest Case
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Susan Woodring and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"My Strangest Case" by Guy Boothby is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Singapore and revolves around the adventures of Gideon Hayle, a mysterious and resourceful man whose past encounters and schemes are gradually revealed. The opening chapters hint at a treasure hunt intertwined with intrigue and deception. The beginning of the book introduces us to Singapore, characterized by its vibrant mixture of cultures and the unusual Hotel of the Three Desires, where Hayle finds himself entangled with a group of dubious characters. As Hayle reflects on his situation and prepares for an impending meeting with associates Kitwater and Codd, the tension builds, indicating that their arrival is crucial to the story’s unfolding. Hayle’s character is portrayed as shrewd yet wary, setting the stage for the twists to come as the narrative explores themes of adventure, treasure hunting, and the complexities of human nature amidst deceit and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10585
999 _c52045
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