John Rhode

The Murders in Praed Street

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Produktbeschreibung

Dive into the intricate world of classic detective fiction with John Rhode's "The Murders in Praed Street." This meticulously prepared edition revives a timeless tale of crime and suspense, showcasing the brilliance of Lancelot Priestley, the quintessential amateur sleuth. Set against a backdrop of mystery, this novel offers a captivating puzzle for readers who appreciate traditional detective stories. Follow Priestley as he unravels a complex web of clues, navigating the shadows of Praed Street to uncover the truth. A master of suspense, John Rhode crafts a narrative that will keep you guessing until the very end. "The Murders in Praed Street" is a must-read for enthusiasts of the mystery genre and anyone seeking a thrilling journey into the heart of classic crime investigation. Experience the enduring appeal of meticulously plotted detective fiction with this engaging read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 268g
• ISBN-13: 9781023540292
• ISBN-10: 1023540290
• Artikelnr.: 74019887

Autorenporträt

John Rhode(pseudonym) (Cecil John Charles Street)John Rhode better known as John Street, was a major in the British Army and a crime fiction novelist.He began his military career as an artillery officer and during World War I, he became a propagandist for MI7. During the Irish War of Independence, he acted as an Information Officer for Dublin Castle alternating between Dublin and London and working closely with the British official Lionel Curtis. He later earned his living as a prolific writer of detective novels written under several pseudonyms including John Rhode, Miles Burton and Cecil Waye.Street was born in Gibraltar to General John Alfred Street CB of Woking, and his second wife, Caroline, daughter of Charles Horsfall Bill of Storthes Hall, Yorkshire, head of a landed gentry family. Street was educated in Wellington College, Berkshire and later in Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1903, before getting transferred to the Special Reserves. He later served as a Captain in the Royal Garrison Artillery. He was wounded three times in combat and won the Military Cross for his services. As a Major, he headed a branch of British Military Intelligence and later, he acted as an Information Officer at the headquarters of the British administration, based in Dublin Castle.John Street wrote three series of novels; one under the name of John Rhode, mostly featuring the mathematics professor Dr. Lancelot Priestley; another under the name of Miles Burton, mostly featuring the retired naval officer Desmond Merrion; and a third under the name of Cecil Waye, featuring the Perrins Investigators.