The Crow's Inn tragedy: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Crow's Inn tragedy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Haynes, Annie (1864–1929).
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"The Crow's Inn Tragedy" by Annie Haynes is a suspenseful murder mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the unsettling events surrounding the death of a respected solicitor, Mr. Luke Bechcombe, whose mysterious demise draws in various characters connected through law, family, and personal struggles. Key figures include the clergyman, Rev. James Collyer, who seeks assistance for his troubled son Tony, and Bechcombe's secretary, Cecily Hoyle, whose interactions with other characters hint at deeper connections and hidden motives. The opening of the novel introduces the somber atmosphere of Messrs. Bechcombe and Turner's law offices, setting the stage for the tension to unfold. Rev. Collyer visits the office to discuss his son’s difficulties after the war, which establishes personal stakes amid the legal framework. Their conversation touches on family dynamics and financial troubles, which are further complicated by a shocking revelation: Bechcombe’s death is discovered to be a murder rather than a natural event. As the narrative progresses, we see a tangled web of relationships, secrets, and motives, which foreshadows the intricate investigation that will follow.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Crow's Inn tragedy
- Author credits: Haynes, Annie (1864–1929)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- England -- Fiction
- Furnival, Inspector (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
- Police -- England -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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