The Brooklyn murders
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About This Book
• The much-revered crime writers G.D.H & Margaret Cole’s first-ever crime novel back in print for the first time in almost a century. • ‘Inspired… will no doubt have a wide circulation’ NEW YORK TIMES. • ‘A first-class detective story’ THE SPECTATOR. • Includes a complete bibliography of the Coles’ crime novels. • Includes all the original illustrations, critical to the plot. ABOUT 'THE BROOKLYN MURDERS': The setting is the London mansion and nearby theatre belonging to Sir Vernon Brooklyn, the famed theatrical impresario. On the night of his birthday he announces a new will – and two dead bod...
Chapters (38)(click to expand)
- The Brooklyn Murders
- Chapter I. A Family Celebration
- Chapter II. Sir Vernon’s Will
- Chapter III. Murder
- Chapter IV. What Joan Found in the Garden
- Chapter V. Plain as a Pikestaff
- Chapter VI. A Pause for Reflection
- Chapter VII. The Case Against Walter Brooklyn
- Chapter VIII. A Review of the Case
- Chapter IX. Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation
- Chapter X. Charis Lang
- Chapter XI. Joan Takes Up the Case
- Chapter XII. Robert Ellery
- Chapter XIII. An Arrest
- Chapter XIV. Mainly a Love Scene
- Chapter XV. To and Fro
- Chapter XVI. A Link in the Chain
- Chapter XVII. The Lovely Lady
- Chapter XVIII. The Case for the Defence
- Chapter XIX. The Police Have Their Doubts
- Chapter XX. Superintendent Wilson Thinks It Out
- Chapter XXI. Don Quixote
- Chapter XXII. “The Spaniard” Does His Bit
- Chapter XXIII. Walter Brooklyn Goes Free
- Chapter XXIV. A Fresh Start
- Chapter XXV. Raising the Wind
- Chapter XXVI. Two Men Strike a Bargain
- Chapter XXVII. Robert Ellery’s Idea
- Chapter XXVIII. The Superintendent’s Theory
- Chapter XXIX. The Lie of the Land
- Chapter XXX. A Letter and Its Consequences
- Chapter XXXI. A Button in a Bag
- Chapter XXXII. Sir John Bunnery
- Chapter XXXIII. On the Tiles
- Chapter XXXIV. The Stable-Yard
- Chapter XXXV. An Order for Bulbs
- Chapter XXXVI. An Afternoon Call
- Chapter XXXVII. A Happy Ending
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