Gentlemen of Crime by Arthur Gask

The novel follows the adventures of two criminals, John and George, who are determined to make their fortune by any means necessary. They travel around England, committing a series of daring robberies and daring escapes. Along the way, they meet a variety of colorful characters, including a mysterious woman who may be their downfall. The novel is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of crime and adventure, as John and George attempt to outwit the police and make their fortune. It is a classic of the crime genre, and a must-read for fans of the genre.

By Arthur Gask · First published 1932 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 20 chapters · 106,900 words

First lines

"Gentlemen," barked out the small wizened man, "money talks."

Nine men were seated at a long table in a very large room, where, except for a small and carefully shaded light directly above the head of the man who had spoken, everything was in complete darkness.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Arthur Gask
• Date: 1932 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction
• Length: 106,900 words
• Structure: 20 chapters, 2,596 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The title of the book, 'Gentlemen of Crime', implies a story about criminal activity, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
• Crime Fiction — The title of the book, 'Gentlemen of Crime', implies a story about criminal activity, which is a common theme in crime fiction.
• Thriller — The title of the book, 'Gentlemen of Crime', implies a story about criminal activity, which is a common theme in thrillers.
• Historical Fiction — The author, Arthur Gask, is known for writing historical fiction, so this genre is likely to be relevant to the book.

Tags

car · castle · crime · croupin · day · detective · detective stories · doctor · door · ephraim · eunice · exclaimed

Contents

• Chapter 1: The Gathering of the Eagles
• Chapter 2: The Problem of Ephraim Smith
• Chapter 3: The Secret of the Mask
• Chapter 4: The House in the Wood
• Chapter 5: Gentlemen of Crime
• Chapter 6: The Masters of Ephraim Smith
• Chapter 7: The Beginning of the Trail
• Chapter 8: Guests at Bodham Castle
• Chapter 9: The Threads of Fate
• Chapter 10: The Messenger of Death
• Chapter 11: In Danger
• Chapter 12: The Soul of a Thief
• Chapter 13: Fenton Loses His Situation
• Chapter 14: The Bloodhounds
• Chapter 15: Mcalbane Leaves the Gang
• Chapter 16: The House by the River
• Chapter 17: The Hovering of the Eagles
• Chapter 18: Detective Raphael Croupin
• Chapter 19: The Prey of the Eagles
• Chapter 20: The Lights That Failed

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