In this thrilling detective novel, Thomas W. Hanshew introduces readers to Hamilton Cleek, a master detective with a gift for disguise and cunning. As Cleek investigates a series of mysterious crimes, he must use all his wits and intuition to solve the riddle of the night. With its gripping plot and unforgettable characters, The Riddle of the Night is a true classic of the detective genre.
Hamilton Cleek is a detective with a unique set of skills: he can disguise his face, imitate any voice, and scale any wall. This collection of stories features Cleek and his sidekick Dollops as they solve a variety of intriguing cases. The stories are full of clever twists and exciting action.
A classic mystery novel featuring Hanshew's best-known creation, the consulting detective Hamilton Cleek, known as "the man of the forty faces" for his incredible skill at disguise. Cleek is based in Clarges Street, London, where he is constantly consulted by Inspector Narkom of Scotland Yard.
The Riddle of the Purple Emperor is a mystery novel written by Mary E. Hanshew and originally published in 1919. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a wealthy New York City neighborhood. The victim is a wealthy and influential man who is found dead in his home, and the only clue left behind is a mysterious purple butterfly pin. The police are stumped by the case, and it falls to the amateur detective, Cleek, to unravel the mystery. Cleek is a master of disguise and deduction, and he uses his skills to uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to the culprit. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful heiress, a scheming lawyer, and a mysterious foreigner. The Riddle of the Purple Emperor is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing 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.