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Rhode, John
1884
1964
The murders in Praed Street
$aUnited States :$bA. L. Burt Company, $c1928.
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Murders_in_Praed_Street
Brian Raiter
"The Murders in Praed Street" by John Rhode is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the mysterious murder of Mr. James Tovey, a well-known greengrocer, followed by another death in the same area. The narrative introduces various characters, including Mr. Tovey’s daughter Ivy, and the herbalist Mr. Elmer Ludgrove, who may play significant roles in the unfolding mystery. At the start of the novel, the setting is introduced through the dreary and neglected Praed Street, which serves as a backdrop for the unfolding drama. Mr. Tovey is depicted as a hardworking fruit merchant who enjoys a quiet life with his family until his daughter Ivy's friendship with young Ted Copperdock raises concerns. When Tovey is called to St. Martha's Hospital to identify an accident victim, he tragically becomes a victim himself, found murdered under mysterious circumstances. The narrative quickly draws the reader into the investigation, exploring the interconnections between the characters and the motivations behind the crimes, hinting that the bustling street hides darker secrets waiting to be uncovered. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Detective and mystery stories
Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Priestley, Lancelot, (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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