Madame Storey's Way
Madame Storey's Way is a mystery novel by Hulbert Footner, first published in 1925. The novel follows the adventures of Madame Rosika Storey, a brilliant and beautiful private detective, and her assistant, Bella Brickley, as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths in a small Canadian town. The novel begins with the death of a local businessman, which is quickly followed by the death of a young woman. As the investigation progresses, Madame Storey and Bella uncover a web of secrets and lies that leads them to a shocking conclusion. Along the way, they must contend with a variety of colorful characters, including a shady lawyer, a mysterious doctor, and a powerful crime syndicate. Madame Storey's Way is a classic mystery novel that combines suspense, intrigue, and humor. It is a thrilling read that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
By Hulbert Footner · First published 1926 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 7 chapters · 23,939 words
First lines
I can not better put that extraordinary woman, my employer, before you than by describing my first meeting with her. It is easier to show her qualities in action than to describe them.
On a certain morning, no different from thousands of other mornings, I was in a train on my way to the office when eye was caught by this striking advertisement: WANTED--By a woman of affairs, a woman secretary; common sense is the prime requisite.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hulbert Footner
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
- Length: 23,939 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 1,222 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the adventures of Madame Storey, a private detective, as she solves various mysteries.
- Crime Fiction — Madame Storey's investigations often involve criminal activities, making this an appropriate genre for the book.
- Detective Fiction — The book follows the adventures of a detective, making this an appropriate genre for the book.
- Thriller — The book contains suspenseful elements, making this an appropriate genre for the book.
Tags
mystery · detective · female protagonist · crime · suspense · thriller · investigation · puzzle · noir · literary fiction · 20th century · New York
Contents
- CHAPTER 1
- CHAPTER 2
- CHAPTER 3
- CHAPTER 4
- CHAPTER 5
- CHAPTER 6
- CHAPTER 7