"The Disappearance of Kimball Webb" revolves around the sudden and enigmatic disappearance of a character named Kimball Webb. The novel explores the circumstances surrounding his vanishing and the subsequent investigation into the mystery.The plot typically involves a series of clues, red herrings, and suspects as the protagonist—or a detective—tries to uncover the truth behind Webb's disappearance. The story combines elements of suspense and intrigue, leading readers through a complex web...

The Disappearance of Kimball Webb by Rowland Wright is a suspenseful detective novel centered on the mysterious vanishing of Kimball Webb. Filled with hidden motives, dangerous secrets, and investigative intrigue, this gripping story keeps readers engaged through unexpected clues and dramatic revelations.

Kimball Webb had nothing of the sort. He was a bit distinguished looking, but that was because he was a New Englander by birth, and a playwright by profession and had won the D. S. C. in the late war. Now, though a lame knee interfered slightly with his outdoor pursuits, his mind was alert and eager to return to work and his brain was fairly bursting with new ideas for his plays. First, however, he must needs attend to a certain business of getting married. A delightful business it seemed ...

Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey with "The Disappearance of Kimball Webb" by Rowland Wright. This gripping mystery pulls readers into a web of intrigue, where the unexpected vanishing of a prominent figure sends shockwaves through a seemingly tranquil community.As the mystery deepens, ask yourself: What secrets lie hidden beneath the surface of everyday life, and who among us is capable of deception?Wright masterfully crafts a narra...

In "The Disappearance of Kimball Webb," Rowland Wright crafts a compelling narrative that interweaves elements of mystery, psychological depth, and social commentary. The plot revolves around the enigmatic vanishing of a seemingly ordinary man, Kimball Webb, exploring themes of identity, isolation, and the complexities of modern life. Wright'Äôs literary style merges vivid character development with an intricate plot structure, drawing readers into a world where every character may hold a ...

When a spiritual medium is murdered in a locked hut on a haunted estate, Sir Henry Merrivale seeks a logical solution to a ghostly crime.Plague Court is old and crumbling, long neglected after its lord, hangman's assistant Louis Playge, fell victim to the black death hundreds of years before. Famously haunted by Playge's ghost, the property finally has a new owner and banishing the spirit is the first order of business. And when the medium employed with this task is...

The annual May Day celebrations are an Oxford institution. At 6 a.m. on the first day of May, the Magdalen College Choir gather at the top of Magdalen Tower to give a special performance celebrating the joys of spring. But this year will be a less cosy affair. Just as the singing starts, so does the shooting - and de Valgas, university student and son of a South American dictator, falls down dead. For the journalist Philip Hardman, it is the story of a lifetime - for Chief Inspector Osborn...

In "More William," readers can expect to encounter a series of entertaining and comical episodes involving William and his friends as they navigate various situations and get into trouble. William's antics often involve his attempts at adventure, his misunderstandings of adult behavior, and his well-intentioned schemes that frequently go awry.Richmal Crompton's writing style in the William series is characterized by its wit, humor, and insightful portrayal of childhood. The stories offer b...

Arthur Cheney Train (1875-1945) was an American lawyer and legal thriller writer, particularly known for his novels of courtroom intrigue and the creation of the fictional lawyer Mr. Ephraim Tutt. This volume collects 38 novels, books, and short stories. A note for the culturally sensitive: these stories are not all "politically correct" and are a product of their time, with dialect and racial stereotyping. Please keep this in mind as you read. Included are: THE SHYSTERTHE KID AND T...

It’s been nearly five years since Kate Marsh and John Barrin were drawn into a criminal investigation. Now, together with Kate’s husband Tony and Barrin’s wife Jennie, the erstwhile partners in crime have settled down to a peaceful retirement in the secluded Devonshire village of White Owl Cove. That is until the two couples leave for a fishing holiday in the picturesque Dartmoor hamlet of Izzard’s Bosom. Staying at the lodge of Coombe House, Kate becomes interested in the strange situatio...

Peter Cheyney is perhaps best known for his short stories and novels about agent/detective Lemmy Caution. Caution was first portrayed as a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent, and in later stories as a private detective.Another popular creation was the private detective Slim Callaghan who also appeared in a series of novels and subsequent film adaptations. He was constructed as a British response to the more hardboiled detectives of American fiction such as Sam Spade and Phi...

Grand Master of crime fiction Dorothy Salisbury Davis brings back the beguiling character Major General Ransom Jarvis in this third Mrs. Norris Mystery, a prequel, which immerses the redoubtable crime-solving Scottish housekeeper in a murder investigation in the nation's capitalWith a new president in the White House, Major General Ransom Jarvis suspects that his retirement from the US Army is imminent. But at Washington's annual invitation-only Beaux Arts Ball, the...