Project Gutenberg 2023-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 218 Van Dine, S. S. 1888 1939 Dine, S. S. Van Dine, S.S. Van The "Canary" murder case $aUnited States :$bCharles Scribner's Sons, $c1927. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canary_Murder_Case Transcribed and produced by Brian Raiter. "The 'Canary' Murder Case" by S. S. Van Dine is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the brutal murder of Broadway beauty Margaret Odell, known as the "Canary," and her death sparks an enthralling investigation led by the astute amateur sleuth Philo Vance. The novel explores the complex interplay of glamour, crime, and human psychology, as Vance delves into the intricate details of the murder to uncover the truth behind the shocking event. The opening of the novel sets the stage for the unfolding mystery, introducing readers to the crime scene where Odell's lifeless body has been discovered in her apartment, showcasing signs of a violent struggle and theft. The narrative introduces several key characters, including the determined District Attorney John F.-X. Markham, who seeks to solve the case amidst public scrutiny, and the reliable maid, Amy Gibson, who provides insight into Odell’s life. The investigation unfolds as Vance and Markham navigate the chaotic aftermath of the murder, examining evidence, discussing motives, and presenting the notion of deceit that permeates human relationships. The stage is established for a captivating whodunit, hinting at layers of intrigue and the potential involvement of various suspects from Odell's social circle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/102086497 20230406023202vandine 1927 US Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Detective and mystery stories Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction Vance, Philo (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Private investigators -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction PS Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: American Literature 570338 2025-06-28T06:08:46.386563 text/html 568157 2023-05-17T17:36:10 text/html 669036 2025-06-28T06:08:54.908563 application/epub+zip 668891 2025-06-28T06:08:47.806555 application/epub+zip 326318 2025-06-28T06:08:46.809580 application/epub+zip 1856816 2025-06-28T06:08:59.928484 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1823415 2025-06-28T06:08:53.906562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 534723 2025-06-28T06:08:45.481589 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 534461 2023-05-17T17:36:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19372 2025-06-28T06:09:00.065483 application/rdf+xml 16623 2025-06-28T06:08:46.967561 image/jpeg 2764 2025-06-28T06:08:46.888558 image/jpeg 202179 2023-05-17T17:36:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 703358 2023-05-17T17:36:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 707384 2025-06-28T06:08:46.442593 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Wright, Willard Huntington en.wikipedia