The Penrose Mystery
The Penrose Mystery follows a detective as he investigates the enigmatic disappearance of a collector, revealing hidden secrets, a burglary, and a link to stolen jewels. As the investigation unfolds, the detective uncovers deeper connections that challenge his understanding of the case.
By R. Austin Freeman · First published 1926 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Thriller · 21 chapters · 97,344 words
First lines
I have been asked to make my contribution to the curious history of the disappearance of Mr. Daniel Penrose, and I accordingly do so; but not without reluctance and a feeling that my contribution is but a retailing of the smallest of small beer. For the truth is that of that strange disappearance I knew nothing at the time, and, even now, my knowledge is limited to what I have learned from those who were directly concerned in the investigation. Still, I am assured that the little that I have to tell will elucidate the accounts which the investigators will presently render of the affair, and I shall, therefore, with the above disclaimer, proceed with my somewhat trivial narrative.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: R. Austin Freeman
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Thriller, Crime, Literary Fiction
- Length: 97,344 words
- Structure: 21 chapters, 1,597 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The central plot revolves around solving a complex mystery, typical of the genre.
- Detective Fiction — Features a detective character who investigates the case, aligning with detective fiction conventions.
- Thriller — Contains suspenseful elements that keep readers engaged and on edge.
- Crime — Involves criminal activities and the investigation surrounding them.
Tags
mystery · detective · crime · R. Austin Freeman · fiction · whodunit · investigation · suspense · literature · 20th century · British · logical reasoning
Contents
- A Gossipy Chapter in which Coming Events Cast their Shadows before Them
- Aladdin's Cave
- Exit Mr. Penrose
- The Burglary at Queen Square
- Mr. Brodribb Propounds a Problem
- Thorndkye Examines the Relics
- A Visit of Inspection
- Mr. Horridge
- Thorndyke Tests a Theory
- Introduces Mr. Crabbe
- Re-Enter Mr. Kickweed
- Mr. Elmhurst
- The Track of the Fugitive
- Julliberrie's Grave
- What Befell at the Wool-Pack
- Mr. Kickweed Surprises the Coroner
- Thorndyke Retraces the Trail
- The Opening of the Safe
- Thorndyke's Dilemma
- The Dilemma Resolved
- Afterthoughts