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Mr. Wray's Cash-Box Or The Mask And The Mystery: A Christmas Sketch is a novella written by the renowned British author, William Wilkie Collins. The story is set in the Victorian era and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a cash-box belonging to Mr. Wray, a wealthy merchant. The cash-box contains a large sum of money, and its disappearance creates a stir in the community.The story begins on Christmas Eve, when Mr. Wray's cash-box is stolen from his office. The theft is discovered by his clerk, Mr. Trottle, who immediately informs the police. The investigation is led by Detective…mehr

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Mr. Wray's Cash-Box Or The Mask And The Mystery: A Christmas Sketch is a novella written by the renowned British author, William Wilkie Collins. The story is set in the Victorian era and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a cash-box belonging to Mr. Wray, a wealthy merchant. The cash-box contains a large sum of money, and its disappearance creates a stir in the community.The story begins on Christmas Eve, when Mr. Wray's cash-box is stolen from his office. The theft is discovered by his clerk, Mr. Trottle, who immediately informs the police. The investigation is led by Detective Rugg, who is determined to solve the case before Christmas Day.As the investigation progresses, several suspects emerge, including Mr. Wray's own family members and employees. However, the mystery deepens when a masked man is seen lurking around Mr. Wray's house, and a series of strange events occur.The story is full of twists and turns, and the reader is kept on the edge of their seat until the very end. Along with the mystery, the novella also explores the themes of greed, family relationships, and the true meaning of Christmas.Overall, Mr. Wray's Cash-Box Or The Mask And The Mystery is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, written by one of the most celebrated authors of the Victorian era. It is a must-read for fans of mystery and historical fiction.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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William Wilkie Collins (8 janvier 1824 - 23 septembre 1889) est un écrivain britannique de l'époque victorienne, contemporain et ami de Charles Dickens. Très populaire de son vivant, il est l'auteur de 27 romans, plus de 50 nouvelles, au moins 15 pièces de théâtre et plus de 100 essais.