Two Wonderful Detectives; Or, Jack and Gil's Marvelous Skill by Old Sleuth
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"Two Wonderful Detectives; Or, Jack and Gil's Marvelous Skill" by Old Sleuth is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. The book introduces twin detectives Jack and Gil Alvarez, who take on a peculiar case involving a vast fortune that has remained unclaimed for forty years. The narrative promises intrigue as the brothers navigate through a complex web of clues and enigmatic characters in their quest to solve the mystery.
At the start of the story, Jack Alvarez is summoned by a retired banker, Richard Townsend, who reveals that he has been holding a substantial sum of money and securities belonging to an unknown individual for decades. The banker confesses his fears about potential negligence and the mystery surrounding the original depositor. As Jack delves into the details, he uncovers elements of the case that weave together themes of trust, crime, and identity, including his realization that the initial depositor may have had ulterior motives involving the protection of a granddaughter. This opening sets the stage for Jack's meticulous investigation, rekindling hope in resolving a long-standing mystery and bringing closure to the heir's identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Old Sleuth, 1839?-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | Two Wonderful Detectives; Or, Jack and Gil's Marvelous Skill |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26155 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26155-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 922 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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