The Great Pearl Secret
by A.M. Williamson, C.N. Williamson
Publisher: Doubleday, Page & Co. 1921
Number of pages: 220
Description:
His arm still round her, the girl broke the jeweller's seals. Inside the white paper was a white velvet case, and inside the white velvet case was a string of white pearls. They were small, but good, and from them depended an old-fashioned, open-faced locket containing an ivory miniature of a beautiful boy.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(multiple formats)
Similar books
One Deadly Sisterby Rod Hoisington - Smashwords
An almost-too-clever young law student reluctantly attempts to rescue her estranged brother who is caught up in woman-trouble and a murder charge down in a hostile Florida town. He isn't looking for trouble but doesn't have a clue about women.
(8914 views)
The Middle Temple Murderby J.S. Fletcher - A.A. Knopf
A good mystery by J.S. Fletcher, written in early 20th century style. The body of a man is found on the steps to Middle Temple Lane near London's courts of law, and a journalist and a young lawyer are drawn into the ensuing investigation.
(8996 views)
The Barrel Mysteryby William J. Flynn - The James A. McCann Co.
... Mrs. Conners raised the coat. Quickly she let it drop and screamed. There was a man's body crushed into the barrel. The body was in a doubled-up position, both feet and one hand sticking over the rim of the barrel ...
(8039 views)
A Dream of Deathby Harrison Drake - Smashwords
As a serial killer terrorizes the area surrounding London, Canada, Detective Lincoln Munroe finds himself at a standstill waiting for the perfect killer to make his first mistake. Lincoln is haunted by dreams of discovering skeletal remains ...
(9319 views)