The Cask
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The Cask by Freeman Wills Crofts is a classic detective novel that helped establish the genre of the meticulously plotted mystery. The story begins with an unusual discovery: a cask, shipped from France to England, is accidentally opened at a London warehouse, revealing a shocking secret - inside is a set of jewels and the body of a murdered woman. Inspector Burnley of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate, and he embarks on a complex journey to uncover the truth behind the gruesome find. Crofts' novel is known for its detailed attention to investigative procedures and logical deduction, with Burnley meticulously tracing the cask's movements across England and France. The investigation takes him through a maze of clues, false leads, and international intrigue, each step revealing more about the motives and connections involved in the crime. The Cask is celebrated for its realistic portrayal of detective work and its tightly woven plot that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Freeman Wills Crofts, a pioneer of the "Golden Age" of detective fiction, combines suspense with intellectual challenge, creating a story that is as much about the process of solving a crime as it is about the crime itself.
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Crofts, F. W. (2024). The Cask. Andrii Ponomarenko.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Crofts, Freeman Wills. 2024. The Cask. Andrii Ponomarenko.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Crofts, Freeman Wills, The Cask. Andrii Ponomarenko, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Crofts, Freeman Wills. The Cask. Andrii Ponomarenko, 2024.
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| dateLastUpdated | Jan 03, 2025 06:19:33 PM |
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