Project Gutenberg 2025-02-25 Public domain in the USA. 235 Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness 1865 1947 Orczy, Baroness Emmuska Barstow, Montagu, Mrs. Brock, H. M. (Henry Matthew) 1875 1960 Brock, Henry Matthew The case of Miss Elliott $aUnited Kingdom :$bGreening & Co., Ltd., $c1909. Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Case_of_Miss_Elliott The case of Miss Elliott -- The hocussing of Cigarette -- The tragedy in Dartmoor Terrace -- Who stole the black diamonds? -- The murder of Miss Pebmarsh -- The Lisson Grove mystery -- The Tremarn case -- The fate of the Artemis -- The disappearance of Count Collini -- The Ayrsham mystery -- The affair at the novelty theatre -- The tragedy of Barnsdale Manor. Brian Raiter "The Case of Miss Elliott" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. This intriguing tale revolves around the mysterious death of Miss Elliott, a beloved matron at a convalescent home, who is found dead under suspicious circumstances, stirring public and professional interest. The story hints at numerous characters, including a man in the corner who seems to possess insightful knowledge regarding the case, as well as individuals entangled in potential motives and the unfolding drama of the investigation. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces us to a conversation between an inquisitive observer and a knowledgeable figure, referred to as "the man in the corner." He discusses the tragic case of Miss Elliott, whose death is classified as a potential murder or suicide, raising questions about her life, professional struggles at the convalescent home, and the complex relationships she had with her colleagues. As the man shares details about the inquest and the various characters involved — including Dr. Stapylton and Dr. Kinnaird — the reader is led to consider the financial misconduct hinted at within the home and the emotional tensions that may have played a role in Miss Elliott's demise. This opening portion adeptly sets the stage for a complex mystery filled with suspense and intrigue, drawing the reader into a world of secrets and investigations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011261448 20250216142931orczy 1909 GB Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Detective and mystery stories, English English fiction -- 20th century PR Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: British Literature 441152 2025-07-30T03:44:02.788432 text/html 416365 2025-02-25T07:27:09 text/html 702273 2025-07-30T03:44:09.262393 application/epub+zip 702894 2025-07-30T03:44:04.063377 application/epub+zip 471057 2025-07-30T03:44:03.320431 application/epub+zip 1541047 2025-07-30T03:44:13.832385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1499023 2025-07-30T03:44:08.689386 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414087 2025-07-30T03:44:02.175417 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 394307 2025-02-25T07:27:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17730 2025-07-30T03:44:13.997322 application/rdf+xml 22751 2025-07-30T03:44:03.536391 image/jpeg 3388 2025-07-30T03:44:03.428374 image/jpeg 1516424 2025-07-30T03:44:02.837378 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia