Simon Wheeler, Detective is a mystery novel written by Mark Twain. The story follows the titular character, Simon Wheeler, who is a detective in a small town in the American West. When a wealthy businessman is found dead in his home, Wheeler is called in to investigate.As he delves deeper into the case, Wheeler uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal among the victim's family and associates. Along the way, he must navigate the town's politics and deal with his own personal demons.The novel is a departure from Twain's usual ...
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Simon Wheeler, Detective is a mystery novel written by Mark Twain. The story follows the titular character, Simon Wheeler, who is a detective in a small town in the American West. When a wealthy businessman is found dead in his home, Wheeler is called in to investigate.As he delves deeper into the case, Wheeler uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal among the victim's family and associates. Along the way, he must navigate the town's politics and deal with his own personal demons.The novel is a departure from Twain's usual style of humor and satire, instead focusing on suspense and intrigue. It offers a glimpse into the world of small-town America in the late 19th century, with vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it.Overall, Simon Wheeler, Detective is a gripping tale of murder and mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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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Fine. No dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 250 p. Audience: General/trade. 2nd printing 1965. No DJ as issued. Book is NEW. Cover shows light wear
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