The Templeton case by Victor L. Whitechurch

"The Templeton Case" by Victor L. Whitechurch is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens in the quaint seaside village of Marsh Quay, where the characters and setting lay the foundation for a mystery involving murder, intrigue, and clues that weave together the lives of various individuals, particularly revolving around the enigmatic Reginald Templeton. Readers can expect to delve into a web of relationships and secrets as Detective-Sergeant Colson pursues the truth behind the crime. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Tom Gale, a laid-back crewman of a small schooner, and the arrival of Reginald Templeton on a yacht. Templeton's engagement in boating and a mysterious visit across the estuary hint at deeper connections and potential motives. As Templeton's fate takes a grim turn with his murder discovered soon after by his crew member, Jim Webb, the tension escalates. Characters like Mrs. Yates, the landlady of the "Mariner’s Arms," and Mr. Proctor, a local gentleman, become entwined in the unfolding investigation. The narrative expertly sets the stage for a classic whodunit, promising misdirection and evolving clues as Detective-Sergeant Colson works diligently to untangle the mystery surrounding Templeton's death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Whitechurch, Victor L. (Victor Lorenzo), 1868-1933
LoC No. 24021589
Title The Templeton case
Original Publication United States: Edward J. Clode, Inc., 1924.
Note Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Brian Raiter
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Police -- England -- Fiction
Subject Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 75669
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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