| Author |
Carter, Nicholas (House name) |
| Author |
Lebhar, Bertram |
| Title |
Nick Carter Stories No. 154, August 21, 1915: The mask of death; or, Nick Carter's curious case.
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| Original Publication |
United States: Street & Smaith,1914,copyright 1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The mask of death; or, Nick Carter's curious case -- Snapshot artillery [continued].
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| Credits |
David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
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| Summary |
"Nick Carter Stories No. 154, August 21, 1915: The Mask of Death; or, Nick Carter's Curious Case" is a serialized detective fiction written in the early 20th century." The story revolves around the legendary detective Nick Carter, who is called to solve a baffling robbery involving the theft of priceless artwork and a rare Stradivarius violin from Mr. Rudolph Strickland's apartment. The intriguing premise of a robbery carried out in a seemingly impossible manner sets the stage for a mystery filled with suspense and clever deductions. "At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Nick Carter as he intercepts a conversation about a terrible robbery that has just transpired." The emotional turmoil of Mr. Strickland and his niece, Wilhelmina, who are devastated by the loss of invaluable treasures, provides a poignant backdrop. As Carter and his assistant, Chick, begin their investigation, they encounter a range of characters and clues suggesting that the crime is not only audacious but also meticulously planned. The unfolding mystery exposes a web of deception, including unexpected connections with other residents in the building, leading to the suspicion that the crime may involve a sophisticated gang of thieves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Popular literature -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, American -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68140 |
| Release Date |
May 21, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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