
THE ASHIEL MYSTERY A DETECTIVE STORY - BY MRS. CHARLES BRYCE
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON. - CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
"MURDER OF A SCOTCH PEER." "LORD ASHIEL SHOT DEAD IN HIS OWN HOUSE." "ESCAPE OF MURDERER."
CHAPTER VIII
Sir Arthur Byrne returns to London after a taxing posting on the Black Sea, only to be plagued by a vague malaise that leaves him both irritable and introspective. His visits to a succession of doctors yield puzzling advice, cryptic prescriptions, and an unsettling sense that something more than a simple ailment is at work. When the trusted surgeon suggests a restorative stay at Vichy’s famed waters, Sir Arthur obediently packs his bags, hoping the cure will finally restore his vigor.
Yet the journey to the French spa sets the stage for a deeper puzzle: strangers with hidden motives, whispered rumors of a concealed danger, and a looming sense that the very cure may conceal a new threat. As Sir Arthur settles into the tranquil surroundings, the ordinary routine of convalescence begins to fray, hinting at a mystery that will demand more than medical skill to unravel.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (467K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A writer of classic early-20th-century mysteries, remembered for twisty plots and a cool, suspenseful style. Her best-known novels include The Ashiel Mystery and Mrs. Vanderstein's Jewels, both still enjoyed by readers of vintage detective fiction.
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