The Vase Mystery. Illustrated
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The Vase Mystery. Illustrated

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eBook - ePub

The Vase Mystery. Illustrated

About this book

The Vase Mystery is a gripping and cleverly constructed detective novel by Vernon Loder, a notable figure of the Golden Age of British crime fiction. Known for his clean prose, tightly woven plots, and atmospheric settings, Loder once again delivers a suspenseful and satisfying mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the final reveal. The story centers around a seemingly simple object—an ornate antique vase—that becomes the key to a dark and puzzling crime. When a murder occurs in an otherwise peaceful English country house, suspicion falls on the household and its visitors. But what connection does the delicate porcelain vase have to the motive? Inspector Devenish, Loder's recurring and astute investigator, must untangle a web of secrets, deceit, and long-held grudges to expose the killer. With his characteristic blend of methodical detection and psychological nuance, Loder creates a tightly-paced narrative where every clue matters and no character is quite what they seem. The closed-circle setting heightens the tension, and the puzzle at the heart of the mystery is both original and intellectually satisfying. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Freeman Wills Crofts, The Vase Mystery is a classic British whodunit that deserves to be rediscovered. This edition reintroduces a forgotten gem of detective fiction from an author who helped shape the genre in its golden age.

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Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 At the Haut Ton
  2. Chapter 2 Some Economy in Electric Light
  3. Chapter 3 A Man With Long Eyelids
  4. Chapter 4 The Man Who Kept a Fetish
  5. Chapter 5 The Superintendent Wonders
  6. Chapter 6 The Fragility of the Knuckle
  7. Chapter 7 A Chapter of Accident
  8. Chapter 8 Captain Statler Asks for Arnica
  9. Chapter 9 Superintendent Fox Sees a Vixen
  10. Chapter 10 The Rich Relation
  11. Chapter 11 Paint and Arnica
  12. Chapter 12 Vance Misses His Palette
  13. Chapter 13 The Butler Has a Favourite
  14. Chapter 14 Grange’s Hair-Brushes & Captain Statler’s Arnica
  15. Chapter 15 After the Inquest
  16. Chapter 16 Inspector Joyce Excavates Something
  17. Chapter 17 Every One Helps
  18. Chapter 18 Mrs Hortis
  19. Chapter 19 Fox Recites Some Ancient History
  20. Chapter 20 The Assistant Who Never Got On
  21. Chapter 21 An Eye on Everybody
  22. Chapter 22 Grange’s Little Way
  23. Chapter 23 A Lady With Bright Hair
  24. Chapter 24 A Flat-Iron For a Farthing
  25. Chapter 25 A Stubborn Woman
  26. Chapter 26 The Gossip Mango
  27. Chapter 27 Fox Opens an Earth
  28. Chapter 28 What Happened
  29. Chapter 29 The Evidence of the Hair
  30. Chapter 30 The Story of a Partnership