No Past is Dead - Connington, J. J.
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It was not altogether surprising that Ambrose Brenthurst was found brutally murdered outside Fountain Court the night he had presided over the dinner meeting of the "Hernshaw Thirteen Club." And many were the potential murderers-some of them guests at the dinner. Diana Teramond, the beautiful Creole actress, lived at Fountain Court, and was the owner of the pet cheetah which was found gnawing on Brenthurst's body. In debt to Brenthurst, she had asked him to her home that evening. Percy Fairfoot, in love with Diana, lied about his activities on that night. Cora Fairfoot, Percy's mother,…mehr

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It was not altogether surprising that Ambrose Brenthurst was found brutally murdered outside Fountain Court the night he had presided over the dinner meeting of the "Hernshaw Thirteen Club." And many were the potential murderers-some of them guests at the dinner. Diana Teramond, the beautiful Creole actress, lived at Fountain Court, and was the owner of the pet cheetah which was found gnawing on Brenthurst's body. In debt to Brenthurst, she had asked him to her home that evening. Percy Fairfoot, in love with Diana, lied about his activities on that night. Cora Fairfoot, Percy's mother, admitted that she was hiding nearby at the time of the murder in fear of the cheetah, but there was blood on her hands. The gardener said that he heard voices and shots-but he was obviously withholding information. A second murder-that of the gardener's daughter-precipitates the crime in which Sir Clinton Driffield penetrates a maze of conflicting evidence to spot the murderer. Again, Mr. Connington's quick-witted sleuth arrives at his solution with only the use of the evidence that is fairly presented to the reader. No Past is Dead was published in 1942.
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J. J. Connington is the pseudonym of Alfred Walter Stewart (1880-1947), a British author renowned for his contributions to the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. Here are key points about J. J. Connington. Alfred Walter Stewart wrote under the pen name J. J. Connington, producing a significant body of work that includes detective novels and mystery stories. He was known for his intricate plots, clever puzzles, and meticulous attention to detail in his writing. His writing style is characterized by a focus on puzzles, riddles, and the intricate unraveling of mysteries. Connington's novels often explore themes of crime, justice, and the psychology of both criminals and detectives. During the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, Connington's works stood out for their intellectual challenge and narrative sophistication. He contributed to the evolution of the detective novel by introducing innovative plot twists and unconventional solutions. ome of his notable works include "The Case with Nine Solutions" (1928), "Nordenholt's Million" (1923), and "Tragedy at Ravensthorpe" (1927), among others. These novels showcase his mastery of plot construction and storytelling. Alfred Walter Stewart, writing as J. J. Connington, left a legacy of engaging mysteries that continue to be appreciated for their intellectual depth, intricate plotting, and contribution to the rich tapestry of detective fiction from the early 20th century.