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The Case-Book of Jimmy Lavender. Illustrated
About this book
Vincent Starrett's The Case-Book of Jimmy Lavender is a captivating collection of detective stories featuring the brilliant and debonair private investigator, Jimmy Lavender. Set in early 20th-century Chicago, these classic tales follow Lavender and his loyal assistant, Charles "Gilly" Gilruth, as they tackle a series of intricate and baffling cases.Lavender, often compared to Sherlock Holmes for his keen intellect and deductive prowess, is a gentleman detective who relies on logic, observation, and an unwavering sense of justice. From locked-room mysteries and stolen treasures to sinister conspiracies and unexplained disappearances, each story in this collection presents a new and thrilling challenge.With Starrett's signature wit and atmospheric storytelling, The Case-Book of Jimmy Lavender transports readers into a world of crime, deception, and adventure. A true gem of classic detective fiction, this collection is a must-read for fans of Golden Age mysteries and lovers of Sherlockian-style investigations.
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Table of contents
- Prologue
- The Lisping Man
- Recipe For Murder
- The House that Vanished
- The Man Who Couldn’t Fly
- The Case of the Two Flutes
- The Sealed Room
- The Note of the Cracked Bugle
- The Case of Abner Gunsmith
- The Raven’s Claw
- The Lame Duck
- The Woman in Black
- Food for the Sharks
- Epilogue