The Adventure of the Unprofessional Detective
The Adventure of the Unprofessional Detective is a novel written by Grant Allen in 1897. The story follows an amateur detective named Mr. Bellingham who becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that take place at a country house party. Along with his friend, Dr. Leverett, he sets out to solve the crimes and uncover the truth behind them. Throughout the novel, Allen explores themes such as class, gender, and social status while also providing readers with an entertaining mystery story.
By Grant Allen · First published 1897 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime · 7,890 words
First lines
'Is Lady Georgina at home? ' The discreet man-servant in sober black clothes eyed me suspiciously. 'No, miss,' he answered. 'That is to say -- no, ma'am. Her ladyship is still at Mr. Marmaduke Ashurst's -- the late Mr. Marmaduke Ashurst, I mean -- in Park Lane North. You know the number, ma'am?'
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Adventure
- Length: 7,890 words
- Structure: 1 section, 131 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a complex forgery and conspiracy, typical of mystery narratives.
- Detective Fiction — The story features an amateur detective unraveling a criminal plot, a hallmark of detective fiction.
- Crime — Central to the story is a crime involving forgery and conspiracy, aligning with crime genre themes.
- Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful elements and high stakes, characteristic of thrillers.
Tags
mystery · detective · crime · suspense · investigation · humor · fiction · short stories · literary · 19th century · whodunit · plot twist