The Crow's Inn tragedy by Annie Haynes
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"The Crow's Inn Tragedy" by Annie Haynes is a suspenseful murder mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the unsettling events surrounding the death of a respected solicitor, Mr. Luke Bechcombe, whose mysterious demise draws in various characters connected through law, family, and personal struggles. Key figures include the clergyman, Rev. James Collyer, who seeks assistance for his troubled son Tony, and Bechcombe's secretary, Cecily Hoyle, whose
interactions with other characters hint at deeper connections and hidden motives. The opening of the novel introduces the somber atmosphere of Messrs. Bechcombe and Turner's law offices, setting the stage for the tension to unfold. Rev. Collyer visits the office to discuss his son’s difficulties after the war, which establishes personal stakes amid the legal framework. Their conversation touches on family dynamics and financial troubles, which are further complicated by a shocking revelation: Bechcombe’s death is discovered to be a murder rather than a natural event. As the narrative progresses, we see a tangled web of relationships, secrets, and motives, which foreshadows the intricate investigation that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Haynes, Annie, 1864-1929 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 27010051 |
| Title | The Crow's Inn tragedy |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1927. |
| Credits | Brian Raiter |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Police -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Furnival, Inspector (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75307 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75307-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 410 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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