The Ivory God by J.S. Fletcher
The story follows the investigation of a murder in the small English village of Chipping Cleghorn. The victim is a wealthy landowner, Sir Charles Abingdon, who is found dead in his study with a mysterious ivory god clutched in his hand. The local police are baffled by the case, and so they call in the help of amateur detective, Dr. John Thorndyke. Thorndyke is a brilliant investigator, and he soon discovers that the ivory god is the key to unlocking the mystery. As Thorndyke delves deeper into the case, he discovers a complex web of secrets and lies that leads him to a shocking conclusion. Along the way, he must contend with a dangerous criminal gang, a mysterious woman, and a host of other suspects. Will Thorndyke be able to solve the case and bring the murderer to justice? Read The Ivory God to find out!
By J.S. Fletcher · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction · 5,398 words
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At six o'clock Thurston put down his pen, pushed his chair back from the table at which he had been writing, and rose to his feet with a series of gestures indicative of mental and physical fatigue. He glanced at the few sheets of manuscript which represented the result of a long day's labour, and he frowned, as if in anger or distaste.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: J.S. Fletcher
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 5,398 words
- Structure: 1 section, 173 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the investigation of a murder, and the protagonist must solve the mystery to find the killer.
- Thriller — The book contains suspenseful moments as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and contains references to historical events and figures.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, encountering danger and excitement along the way.
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mystery · historical fiction · adventure · detective · suspense · crime · thriller · British literature · early 20th century · fiction · investigation · plot twist