Language: English
Published in: 1895
Categorie(s): Fiction, Mystery & Detective
Word count: 42,697 words (≈ about 3 hours)
Source: http://www.gutenberg.org
Copyright: This work is available for countries where copyright is Life+70 and in the USA.
One of the earliest "locked room" mysteries. All of the clues are in the story -- but you'll be surprised by the ending!
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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:27:58 +0100
This is a good early locked room mystery, written in a very humorous, satirical style. The author had an interest in the social issues of his day. Recommended.