The Holladay Case
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4.5 • 2 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The story of Miss Frances Holladay begins with a Wall Street mystery, with scenes shifting soon afterward to an ocean steamer, and then to France. This is one of the new and artistic style of detective stories, somewhat in the vein of Conan Doyle. The tale begins with the finding of a New York banker stabbed to death in his office. Suspicion falls on his daughter. A kidnapping and pursuit over seas follow. The story contains a minimum of horror and a maximum of ingenuity.
Customer Reviews
Interesting.
Interesting. Starts out with an intriguing murder and ends with an unusual denouement. In between, the sleuthing held my interest enough so that I kept turning the pages. It is not a very long book, but I would call it worthwhile for an afternoon escape. Enjoy!
Mystery fans will enjoy his work
The Holladay Case (1903) is the first in what is sometimes called Burton E. Stevenson's Godwin series of detective fiction. This novel includes some love interests. Even Lester falls for a young woman on the ship over to France, and there is a suggestion that the relationship will develop.
Stevenson is a mystery writer who should be better known than he is. Mystery fans will enjoy his work, and this is a good edition.