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The Man From Tibet
About this book
Clyde B. Clason's The Man from Tibet is a spellbinding blend of exotic intrigue and classic detective fiction, featuring his brilliant amateur sleuth, Theocritus Lucius Westborough. Set against a backdrop of ancient treasures and modern murder, this Golden Age mystery immerses readers in a gripping puzzle filled with clever twists and atmospheric storytelling.The story begins when a mysterious traveler arrives in Chicago, claiming to have uncovered a priceless artifact from the fabled land of Tibet. Shortly thereafter, the man is found dead in a locked room, surrounded by cryptic clues that point to his enigmatic past. The only witnesses are a strange artifact, a puzzling message, and a web of suspects with motives as complex as the mystery itself.Called in to assist the baffled authorities, Professor Westborough finds himself drawn into an extraordinary case that spans continents and centuries. As he pieces together the connections between the victim's secretive life, the mystical Tibetan artifact, and the shadowy figures who sought to possess it, Westborough must navigate a labyrinth of deceit, betrayal, and danger.Rich with historical detail and Clason's trademark intellectual puzzles, The Man from Tibet weaves a tale of ancient mysteries and modern greed. Fans of locked-room mysteries and literary whodunits will revel in the sharp deductions, atmospheric setting, and satisfying conclusion of this expertly crafted novel.For anyone who loves an intelligent, globe-trotting mystery steeped in history and suspense, The Man from Tibet is a must-read classic that showcases Clason at his best.
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Table of contents
- Title page
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- EDITOR’S NOTE
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- PART ONE: The Man from Chyöd — (Monday, July 19)
- PART TWO: The Man from Carthage — (Tuesday, July 20)
- PART THREE: The Man from Tibet — (Tuesday, July 20)
- PART FOUR: The Man from Headquarters — (Tuesday, July 20)
- PART FIVE: The Man from San Francisco — (Wednesday, July 21)
- PART SIX: From the Notebook of Theocritus Lucius Westborough — (Wednesday, July 21)
- PART SEVEN: “Yun-drun! The yun-drun of Bön!” — (Thursday, July 22)
- PART EIGHT: A Door Is Locked — (Thursday Evening, July 22)
- PART NINE: A Door Is Opened — (Thursday Evening, July 22)
- PART TEN: The Secret Doctrine — (Friday Morning, July 23)
- PART ELEVEN: “If It Was Murder, How Was It Done?” — (Saturday Afternoon, July 24)
- PART TWELVE: “If We Knew That, We Might Know Everything” — (Sunday Morning, July 25)
- PART THIRTEEN: The Words of Guru Padma — (Monday, July 26)
- PART FOURTEEN: The Pieces Are Joined Together — (Monday Night, July 26)