The Cinema Murder

Name: The Cinema Murder
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The Cinema Murder is a mystery novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim and published in 1924. The story revolves around the murder of a famous film actress, which takes place during the screening of her latest movie at a cinema in London. The police are baffled by the case, but an amateur detective named John Pendleton steps in to solve it. Along with his friend and assistant, Peter Dale, he uncovers a web of intrigue involving blackmail, jealousy, and revenge. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that nothing is as it seems, and everyone has something to hide. The book is known for its clever plot twists and suspenseful atmosphere, making it a classic example of the golden age of detective fiction.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1928 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance · 31 chapters · 93,853 words

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With a somewhat prolonged grinding of the brakes and an unnecessary amount of fuss in the way of letting off steam, the afternoon train from London came to a standstill in the station at Detton Magna. An elderly porter, putting on his coat as he came, issued, with the dogged aid of one bound by custom to perform a hopeless mission, from the small, redbrick lamp room. The station master, occupying a position of vantage in front of the shed which enclosed the booking office, looked up and down the lifeless row of closed and streaming windows, with an expectancy dulled by daily disappointment, for the passengers who seldom alighted. On this occasion no records were broken. A solitary young man stepped out on to the wet and flinty platform, handed over the half of a third-class return ticket from London, passed through the two open doors and commenced to climb the long ascent which led into the town.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1928 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Drama
Length: 93,853 words
Structure: 31 chapters, 2,065 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The narrative revolves around a crime and its investigation, leading to the unmasking of the culprit.
Thriller — The plot is filled with suspense, tension, and excitement, keeping the reader on edge.
Romance — There are elements of romantic relationships and love interests within the storyline.
Drama — The narrative explores complex emotional and interpersonal conflicts.