A Cigarette Clew; Or, "Salted" For a Million: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
A Cigarette Clew; Or, "Salted" For a Million: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
A Cigarette Clew; Or, "Salted" For a Million is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Carter, Nicholas (House name).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Cigarette Clew; Or, ''Salted'' For a Million" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the renowned detective Nick Carter and his trusty assistant, Patsy, as they embark on a thrilling investigation involving a swindling scheme related to a potentially fraudulent mining operation. The narrative promises a mix of clever deduction and adventurous escapades consistent with classic detective literature. At the start of the story, Nick Carter returns to New York after successfully apprehending swindlers out West and quickly learns from his assistant Patsy about two escaped criminals he had pursued. They meet John Lansing, a young man who survived a murderous attempt by a con artist named Yasmar, who seeks to control Lansing''s family fortune. Lansing reveals his suspicions that Yasmar is involved in a mining investment scheme that he believes is a scam. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they are embroiled in a dangerous game of wits that includes thrilling confrontations and the looming threat from Yasmar and his cohorts. The tension escalates as Nick''s adversaries try to silence him, leading to a gripping opening that sets the stage for a captivating mystery.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Cigarette Clew; Or, "Salted" For a Million
- Author credits: Carter, Nicholas (House name)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
- Dime novels
- Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
- Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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