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Droll, finely crafted whodunit from one of England’s most popular writer’s sparkles with witty dialogue, deft plotting, and an amusing cast of characters. Amateur detectives Antony Gillingham and his chum Bill Beverley investigate the disappearance of their genial host after a mysterious... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Antony Gillingham: When Antony Gillingham happens upon the scene of a murder, he decides to turn detective for awhile. He sees himself as the best person to solve the crime because he is mostly unconnected with the people involved. His character is the Sherlock Holmes of the story.
- William Beverley: The Watson to Gillingham's Holmes. A lovable fellow with a lot of good, but mostly incorrect, ideas.
- Mr. Matthew Cayley: Cayley as he is called or Cay, in the book; is an interesting and complex fellow that is easily likeable. A man of honor that stands up for his beliefs.
- Mr. Mark Ablett: Owner of the Red House in which the murder takes place.
- Mr. Robert Ablett: Brother of Mark Ablett.
- Bill: William Beverly, a guest at Red House and friend to the mysterious Anthony Gillingham.
- Elsie Wood: A maid for the Red House
- Audrey Stevens: The parlor-maid
- Mrs. Stevens: The head maid for the Red House. Mother to Elsie. Aunt to Audrey.
- Angela Norbury: A young lady in the village.
- Watson: Partner to Sherlock Holmes, not appearing in this story, but referenced quite often.
- Betty Calladine: One of the guests at Red House.
- Mrs. John Calladine: William Beverley's love interest
- Miss Norris: A professional actress, and former friend of the Red House
- George: Add a description of this character.
- Waldheim
- Angela
- Antony Gillingham: Not appearing in this story, but referenced often as the part Gillingham is playing
- Andrew Amos: The gate keeper of Red House.
- Theodore Ussher: A reverend. Author of "The Narrow Way"
- Parsons: The Gardener at Red House
- Mr. Cartwright: A dentist
- Rumbold
- Anne Patten
- Philip
- Inspector Birch: The police man who comes to investigate the murder.
- Joe Turner
- John Borden: Witnessed a suspicious man leaving the train station.
- Ruth Norris: Professional actress who scared Mark Ablett and his guests by impersonating a ghost.
- Mr. Robert Ablett: Mark Ablett's brother in Australia.
- Mr. Matthew Cayley: Mark Ablett's cousin and personal assistant.
- MR. BEVERLEY
- Miss Calladine: One of the guests at Red House.
- MR. GILLINGHAM
Quotes edit
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“"Said Sherlock Holmes enigmatically," added Bill. "A moment later, his friend Watson had hurled him into the pond."Antony laughed. "I love being Sherlocky," he said. "It's very unfair of you not to play up to me."”
Setting & Locations edit
- Australia
- London
- Temple
- Middleston
- Wimpole Street
- Jallands
- Stanton: A nearby town
First Sentence edit
In the drowsy heat of the summer afternoon the Red House was taking its siesta.
Table of Contents edit
CHAPTER I. Mrs. Stevens is Frightened
CHAPTER II. Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station
CHAPTER III. Two Men and a Body
CHAPTER IV. The Brother from Australia
CHAPTER V. Mr. Gillingham Chooses a New Profession
CHAPTER VI. Outside Or Inside?
CHAPTER VII. Portrait of a Gentleman
CHAPTER VIII. "Do You Follow Me, Watson?"
CHAPTER IX. Possibilities of a Croquet Set
CHAPTER X. Mr. Gillingham Talks Nonsense
CHAPTER XI. The Reverend Theodore Ussher
CHAPTER XII. A Shadow on the Wall
CHAPTER XIII. The Open Window
CHAPTER XIV. Mr. Beverley Qualifies for the Stage
CHAPTER XV. Mrs. Norbury Confides in Dear Mr. Gillingham
CHAPTER XVI. Getting Ready for the Night
CHAPTER XVII. Mr. Beverley Takes the Water
CHAPTER XVIII. Guess-work
CHAPTER XIX. The Inquest
CHAPTER XX. Mr. Beverley is Tactful
CHAPTER XXI. Cayley's Apology
CHAPTER XXII. Mr. Beverley Moves On
Authors & Contributors edit
- A. A. Milne (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Dissertations-G
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1976
ISBN: 0824023862
Page Count: 277
Publisher: Dissertations-G
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1976
ISBN: 0824023862
Page Count: 277
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.912
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Add the suggested reading level for this book.I suggest buying this book from www.bjup.com because they have taken all of the foul language out of the book.
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