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Everton, Francis
1883
1956
Stokes, Francis William
The Dalehouse murder
$aNew York, NY :$bA. L. Burt Company, $c1927.
Brian Raiter
"The Dalehouse Murder" by Francis Everton is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the shocking murder of a beautiful young woman named Stella Palfreeman, which sends ripples of intrigue among a group of friends gathered for a tennis tournament. The narrative introduces various characters, including the analytical protagonist, who becomes embroiled in the ensuing investigation, under the watchful eye of the enigmatic Dr. Wallace, nicknamed "The Tundish." The opening portion of the novel sets the stage for a lighthearted gathering that quickly turns sinister. It begins with a letter from Ethel inviting the protagonist, Francis Jeffcock, to the Merchester Lawn Tennis Club's annual tournament. As Jeffcock prepares for his visit, we meet an ensemble of characters including Ethel, Kenneth, and Ralph, all hinting at underlying tensions and hinting at mysterious connections. However, the mood shifts dramatically when it is revealed that Stella has been found dead and possibly poisoned, sparking immediate suspicions and challenges as the group grapples with the potential identity of the murderer among them, which serves to create a tension-filled atmosphere that promises intrigue and complexity as the investigation unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/102716121
20230808004434everton
1927
US
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
Detective and mystery stories
Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
PR
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
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