The "Canary" murder case: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The "Canary" murder case is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Van Dine, S. S. (1888–1939).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The 'Canary' Murder Case" by S. S. Van Dine is a murder mystery novel published in 1927. When a beautiful Broadway singer known as "the Canary" is found dead in her apartment, detective Philo Vance must untangle a web of suspects ranging from high society to gangsters. Multiple men visited her the night she died, each with secrets to hide. Only Vance's keen intellect can penetrate a clever alibi and solve one of New York's most baffling cases.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The "Canary" murder case
- Author credits: Van Dine, S. S. (1888–1939)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
- Private investigators -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction
- Vance, Philo (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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