The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation by J. S. Fletcher
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"The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation" by J. S. Fletcher is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins with Marshall Allerdyke, a successful manufacturer, who receives an urgent telegram from his cousin James Allerdyke asking him to meet at a hotel in Hull. Upon arrival, Marshall discovers that James has died under mysterious circumstances, which leads him to suspect foul play and embark on an investigation to unveil the truth
surrounding his cousin's death. The opening portion of the book introduces Marshall, his cousin James, and the immediate circumstances following James's death. After finding that James is dead in his hotel room, Marshall's suspicion grows as he attempts to piece together the events leading up to the incident. The dialogue between characters reveals James’s recent business dealings, including possible connections to valuable jewels and a mysterious princess. This sets the stage for a deeper intrigue involving theft, murder, and manipulation, suggesting an intricate web of relationships and dangers that Marshall must navigate as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith), 1863-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10443 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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