The House on Tollard Ridge: A Dr Priestley Detective Novel. Illustrated
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The House on Tollard Ridge: A Dr Priestley Detective Novel. Illustrated

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The House on Tollard Ridge: A Dr Priestley Detective Novel. Illustrated

About this book

The House on Tollard Ridge is one of the early and most atmospheric mysteries featuring Dr. Lancelot Priestley, the brilliant and imperturbable armchair detective created by John Rhode (pseudonym of Cecil John Charles Street). A master of rational deduction, Priestley returns in this intricately plotted tale of murder, deception, and hidden motives beneath a veneer of rural peace. The story begins with the death of a man in a remote house on Tollard Ridge, under circumstances that seem accidentalā€”perhaps even natural. But as the facts emerge, inconsistencies appear, and quiet suspicions grow. Local authorities struggle to make sense of the evidence, and it soon becomes clear that the case demands more than routine investigation. Enter Dr. Priestley, whose cold logic and scientific detachment begin to reveal the sinister truth behind the quiet faƧade. Rhode's hallmark is his realistic approach to detection: no melodrama, no flamboyant sleuthingā€”just careful analysis, credible methods, and an emphasis on motive and means. The House on Tollard Ridge exemplifies this "humdrum" style, praised by critics and fans of classic British mystery fiction alike. This novel offers a satisfying puzzle, a vividly drawn English countryside setting, and a resolution that is both surprising and methodically sound. Perfect for admirers of Freeman Wills Crofts, R. Austin Freeman, and other champions of logical detective work, The House on Tollard Ridge is a golden-age gem well worth rediscovering.

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Information

Publisher
Andrii Ponomarenko
Year
2025
Topic
Literature
eBook ISBN
9786178622497
Subtopic
Crime & Mystery Literature
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Chapter VI
  7. Chapter VII
  8. Chapter VIII
  9. Chapter IX
  10. Chapter X
  11. Chapter XI
  12. Chapter XII
  13. Chapter XIII
  14. Chapter XIV
  15. Chapter XV
  16. Chapter XVI
  17. Chapter XVII
  18. Chapter XVIII
  19. Chapter XIX
  20. Chapter XX

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