Nick Carter Stories No. 133, March 27, 1915: Won by Magic; or, Nick Carter's Mysterious Ear.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Nick Carter Stories No. 133, March 27, 1915: Won by Magic; or, Nick Carter's Mysterious Ear.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Nick Carter Stories No. 133, March 27, 1915: Won by Magic; or, Nick Carter's Mysterious Ear. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Carter, Nicholas (House name); Phillips, Roland Ashford.
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"Won by Magic; or, Nick Carter's Mysterious Ear" is a suspenseful detective story written in the early 20th century. The book features Nick Carter, a renowned fictional detective known for his clever problem-solving abilities. The plot kicks off with Carter receiving a mysterious telegram urging him to travel to Nepal in search of a missing person, setting the stage for an adventurous investigation steeped in intrigue and the supernatural. The opening of the story introduces Nick Carter aboard the steamship "Marathon" as he receives a telegraphic message from Calcutta instructing him to quickly head to Nepal. Accompanied by Jefferson Arnold, whose son has mysteriously disappeared, Carter begins to piece together clues regarding the missing young man and a potentially crooked associate named William Pike. As they disembark in Calcutta, they encounter various characters, including a native guide, Jai Singh, who possesses crucial insights connected to the case. The narrative is rich with detail, capturing the sights and sounds of India, while also hinting at elements of magic and mysticism that may play a significant role in their adventure.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Nick Carter Stories No. 133, March 27, 1915: Won by Magic; or, Nick Carter's Mysterious Ear.
- Author credits: Carter, Nicholas (House name); Phillips, Roland Ashford
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories, American -- Periodicals
- Popular literature -- Periodicals
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
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