The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet: A Detective Story by Burton Egbert Stevenson
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"The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet: A Detective Story" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a fictional detective novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set in pre-World War I New York, the tale revolves around the enigmatic death of the main character Philip Vantine, an art connoisseur and collector, whose discovery of a rare Boule cabinet leads to a series of unexpected and sinister events. The story introduces Lester, Vantine’s attorney,
who becomes involved in unraveling the circumstances surrounding Vantine’s untimely demise. The opening of the book establishes an intriguing atmosphere marked by art, intrigue, and the supernatural. It begins with Lester receiving a phone call from Vantine, inviting him for lunch after his recent travels abroad. Vantine reveals that he has acquired a stunning Boule cabinet, believed to be of significant historical value, but his joy quickly turns to horror when, shortly after the cabinet's arrival, he discovers a mysterious dead man in his home. The narrative captures the initial excitement of Vantine's return before sharply transitioning into a thrilling mystery, leaving readers eager to uncover the connections between the cabinet, the dead man, and the dark forces at play. The scene is set for an unfolding detective story interwoven with themes of obsession, art, and mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet: A Detective Story |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Ginny Brewer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10067 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 514 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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