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2023-12-21
Public domain in the USA.
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MacDonald, Philip
1900
1980
The rasp
$aNew York, NY :$bThe Dial Press, $c1925, reprint 1926.
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Brian Raiter
"The Rasp" by Philip MacDonald is a mystery novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the murder of a prominent cabinet minister, John Hoode, and follows Spencer Hastings, the editor of a publication called "The Owl", as well as his efficient secretarial assistant, Margaret Warren, who arrives with the shocking news of the murder. As the investigation progresses, they enlist the help of Anthony Gethryn, a man with a diverse background and a knack for uncovering the truth, to assist in solving the crime. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Spencer Hastings during a chaotic Thursday night at the offices of "The Owl", leading up to the unexpected news of Hoode's murder. Hastings and Warren quickly navigate the demands of producing a special edition of their paper in the wake of this shocking event. As they delve into the investigation, they realize the complexity of the case involving various characters at the minister's country house, including family and guests. The opening chapters set a gripping tone for the narrative, filled with intrigue as Gethryn begins to examine the circumstances surrounding the murder, marked by unusual details that hint at a deeper plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/101864460
20231219172507macdonald
1925
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Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Detective and mystery stories
Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Gethryn, Anthony (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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