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Unravel the twists and turns of a classic mystery with 'The Great Hotel Murder.' This enthralling whodunnit transports you to a bygone era, where a New York banker meets his suspicious demise in a Chicago hotel. Disguised under a pseudonym and surrounded by enigmatic characters, the banker’s death from a morphine overdose opens a Pandora's box of secrets and intrigue. Enter Riley Blackwood, the sharp-witted theatre critic and amateur sleuth, tasked with unraveling this devilishly complex case. As Blackwood delves deeper, he finds himself embroiled in a world of deception, scandal, and unexpected danger. In this tale of betrayal and murder, key suspects vanish, raising questions about their involvement. Perfect for fans of vintage mysteries and those who enjoy a captivating plot surrounded by an aristocratic setting, 'The Great Hotel Murder' is a must-read for mystery aficionados. Originally published over eighty years ago and now reissued for a modern audience, this novel promises to both entertain and intrigue. Don't miss out on adding this gripping detective story to your collection! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781613161883. Year: 2020. Publisher: W W Norton & Company.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161883
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Description:
When a New York banker is discovered dead from an apparent morphine overdose in a Chicago hotel, the circumstances surrounding his untimely end are suspicious to say the least. The dead man had switched rooms the night before with a stranger he met and drank with in the hotel bar. And before that, he'd registered under a fake name at the hotel, told his drinking companion a fake story about his visit to the Windy City, and seemingly made no effort to contact the actress, performing in a local show, to whom he was married. All of which is more than enough to raise eyebrows among those who discovered the body.
Enter theatre critic and amateur sleuth Riley Blackwood, a friend of the hotel's owner, who endeavors to untangle this puzzling tale as discreetly as possible. But when another detective working the case, whose patron is unknown, is thrown from a yacht deck during a party by an equally unknown assailant, the investigation makes a splash among Chicago society. And then several of the possible suspects skip town, leaving Blackwood struggling to determine their guilt or innocence?and their whereabouts.
Reissued for the first time in over eighty years, The Great Hotel Murder is a devilishly complex whodunnit with a classical aristocratic setting, sure to please Golden Age mystery fans of all stripes. In 1935, the story was adapted for a film of the same name.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161883
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Description:
When a New York banker is discovered dead from an apparent morphine overdose in a Chicago hotel, the circumstances surrounding his untimely end are suspicious to say the least. The dead man had switched rooms the night before with a stranger he met and drank with in the hotel bar. And before that, he'd registered under a fake name at the hotel, told his drinking companion a fake story about his visit to the Windy City, and seemingly made no effort to contact the actress, performing in a local show, to whom he was married. All of which is more than enough to raise eyebrows among those who discovered the body.
Enter theatre critic and amateur sleuth Riley Blackwood, a friend of the hotel's owner, who endeavors to untangle this puzzling tale as discreetly as possible. But when another detective working the case, whose patron is unknown, is thrown from a yacht deck during a party by an equally unknown assailant, the investigation makes a splash among Chicago society. And then several of the possible suspects skip town, leaving Blackwood struggling to determine their guilt or innocence?and their whereabouts.
Reissued for the first time in over eighty years, The Great Hotel Murder is a devilishly complex whodunnit with a classical aristocratic setting, sure to please Golden Age mystery fans of all stripes. In 1935, the story was adapted for a film of the same name.