The Nicobar Bullion Case by Arthur Morrison
A young man named Holt is accused of stealing a large sum of money from his employer, Nicobar Bullion Company. The case becomes a complex web of deception and betrayal as the truth is revealed through a series of clues and red herrings. Will Holt be able to prove his innocence, or will he be convicted of the crime?
By Arthur Morrison · First published 1899 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Adventure · 4 chapters · 17,192 words
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The whole voyage was an unpleasant one, and Captain Mackrie, of the / Anglo-Malay Company's steamship _Nicobar_, had at last some excuse for / the ill-temper that had made him notorious and unpopular in the / company's marine staff. Although the fourth and fifth mates in the / seclusion of their berth ventured deeper in their search for motives, / and opined that the "old man" had made a deal less out of this voyage / than usual, the company having lately taken to providing its own stores; / so that "makings" were gone clean and "cumshaw" (which means commission / in the trading lingo of the China seas) had shrunk small indeed. In / confirmation they adduced the uncommonly long face of the steward (the / only man in the ship satisfied with the skipper), whom the new / regulations hit with the same blow.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Morrison
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Adventure, Crime, Historical Fiction
- Length: 17,192 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 215 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — Arthur Morrison is widely known for his detective series, and the title hinting at a 'case' suggests a mystery or a problem to be solved.
- Detective Fiction — Morrison's work often revolves around detective figures solving cases, which fits with the hinted 'case' scenario in the title.
- Adventure — Referencing a specific geographical location typically suggests an element of exploration or adventure.
- Crime — The 'case' term in the title could potentially relate to a crime, accentuating Morrison's reputation for crime fiction.
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mystery · thriller · detective · crime · suspense · investigation · whodunit · plot twist · cliffhanger · suspenseful · intriguing · gripping