The Big Bow Mystery

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The Big Bow Mystery

by Israel Zangwill

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The Big Bow Mystery - By I. Zangwill - Chicago and New York Rand, McNally & Company - Copyright, 1895, by Rand, McNally & Co.

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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THE BIG BOW MYSTERY.

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CHAPTER I.

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CHAPTER II.

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CHAPTER III.

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CHAPTER IV.

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CHAPTER V.

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CHAPTER VI.

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CHAPTER VII.

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A high‑profile murder shocks a bustling city when a well‑known official is found dead at the foot of the Home Secretary’s desk, the room sealed from the inside and seemingly impossible to reach. The victim’s last moments are witnessed by an eclectic group—including the sardonic Denzil Cantercot, who smokes contemplatively, and the timid Crowl, nibbling bread and cheese—each offering their own motives and alibis. Their personalities sparkle with wit, turning a grim crime scene into a stage for lively banter and subtle rivalry.

As the investigation unfolds, listeners are invited to sift through red herrings, hidden passages, and the peculiar logic of a locked‑room puzzle that defies ordinary explanation. The author balances humor with suspense, ensuring every clue is presented fairly while keeping the atmosphere taut enough to make you question every seemingly innocent detail. Can you untangle the web of secrets before the final reveal?

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en

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~4 hours (248K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Feb 23, 2009

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Israel Zangwill

Israel Zangwill

1864–1926

Best known for bringing Jewish immigrant life vividly into English fiction, this British novelist and playwright also left a lasting mark on political thought with his writing on Zionism and the idea of the “melting pot.” His work blends sharp social observation, humor, and moral urgency.

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