A Frontier Mystery (1905)

A Frontier Mystery (1905)

Bertram Mitford

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120117519
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A Frontier Mystery is a novel written by Bertram Mitford in 1905. The story is set in the late 19th century in South Africa, where a series of mysterious events take place in a frontier town. The protagonist, a young Englishman named Ronald Standish, arrives in the town and becomes embroiled in the mystery. He teams up with a local detective, Captain George Brent, to solve the case.The mystery involves a missing diamond, a murdered man, and a group of suspicious characters who may or may not be involved in the crimes. As Standish and Brent investigate, they uncover a web of deceit and intrigue that leads them to the heart of the mystery.The novel is a classic example of the mystery genre, with a fast-paced plot, well-drawn characters, and plenty of twists and turns. Mitford’s writing is engaging and vivid, bringing the setting and characters to life in a way that immerses the reader in the story. A Frontier Mystery is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels and anyone interested in the history of South Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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