The Mystery of the Five Hundred Diamonds
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ISBN10: 1161471693
ISBN13: 9781161471694
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161471694
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Mystery of the Five Hundred Diamonds is a thrilling detective novel written by Robert Barr. The story follows the investigation of a daring diamond heist that took place in New York City. The diamonds, worth a fortune, were stolen from a wealthy businessman's safe, and the police are left with no leads. Enter detective Eugene Valmont, a brilliant and witty investigator from France who is called in to solve the case. With his sharp mind and keen observation skills, Valmont sets out to unravel the mystery and catch the thieves. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful actress, a cunning lawyer, and a suspicious valet.As Valmont delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed. He must navigate the dangerous underworld of New York City and outsmart the criminals before they strike again. With twists and turns at every corner, The Mystery of the Five Hundred Diamonds is a page-turner that will keep readers guessing until the very end.Barr's writing is rich in detail and vividly brings to life the bustling streets of New York City in the early 1900s. The characters are well-developed and add depth to the story, making it a truly engaging read. Overall, The Mystery of the Five Hundred Diamonds is a classic detective novel that is sure to delight fans of the genre.These here shiners are valuable; they belong to my friend who has just gone out. Casting no reflections on the generality of people in this room, there are, never- theless, half a dozen 'crooks' among us whom my friend wishes to avoid. Now, no honest man here will object to giving the buyer of that there trinket five clear minutes in which to get away. It's only the 'crooks' that can kick. I ask these five minutes as a favour, but if they are not granted I am going to take them as a right. Any man who moves will get shot.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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