Malcolm Sage, Detective

Name: Malcolm Sage, Detective
Author: Herbert Jenkins

The novel follows the adventures of Malcolm Sage, a former Scotland Yard detective who has set up his own private detective agency. Sage is hired by the British government to investigate a series of mysterious deaths that have occurred in the past few months. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a sinister plot involving a secret society and a powerful criminal mastermind. With the help of his assistant, the resourceful Miss Frayle, Sage must unravel the mystery and bring the criminals to justice. The novel is a classic example of the detective fiction genre, with its intricate plot and cleverly constructed clues. It is also notable for its vivid descriptions of London in the early 20th century, and its exploration of the moral dilemmas faced by a detective in a rapidly changing world.

By Herbert Jenkins · First published 1921 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Adventure · 17 chapters · 64,763 words

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"JOHN!"

"Yeh!"

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Work type: Novel
Author: Herbert Jenkins
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Adventure, Humor
Length: 64,763 words
Structure: 17 chapters, 2,600 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book, 'Malcolm Sage, Detective', implies that the book is a mystery novel, as it follows the adventures of a detective.
Crime Fiction — The book follows the adventures of a detective, which implies that it is a crime fiction novel.
Adventure — The book follows the adventures of a detective, which implies that it is an adventure novel.
Humor — The author, Herbert Jenkins, is known for writing humorous novels, so it is likely that this book contains elements of humor.