Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Carter, Nicholas (House name).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. The book features the iconic detective Nick Carter, who finds himself embroiled in a complex murder mystery involving stolen diamonds, a mysterious crime gang, and a wounded woman. As the narrative unfolds, readers can anticipate a gripping chase for justice where Nick utilizes his skills to navigate through criminal intrigues. The opening of the novel introduces Nick Carter on a September night as he investigates a jewelry store that had recently been robbed. His attention is drawn to a crowd gathered around a woman who has collapsed after being attacked. As Nick navigates through the chaos, he quickly deduces that the woman has been stabbed, and he engages with a young man, Austin L. Reeves, who claims to have witnessed the incident. Nick's sharp instincts lead him to believe that the real criminal is part of a greater conspiracy involving a notorious gang led by a man named Doc Helstone. The beginning sets the stage for a thrilling detective adventure filled with twists and turns as Nick aims to uncover the truth behind the crime.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Following a Chance Clew; Or, Nick Carter's Lucky Find
- Author credits: Carter, Nicholas (House name)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
- Dime novels
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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