The Golf Course Mystery (eBook, ePUB) - K. Steele, Chester
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Harry and Gerry compete for the hand of the comely Viola Carwell. Unfortunately for Harry, his family recently took advantage of Viola’s father Horace in a business deal and consequently the money-troubled patriarch is rumored to be cool toward Harry. Old man Horace dies in the middle of a golf match. The cause of death is poison. Was it suicide due to financial problems? Or was it murder, with Harry as the prime suspect? It’s up to super sleuth Detective Colonel Ashley and his servant Shag to solve the case. The Colonel would rather be fishing, but murder has a way of interrupting his reading…mehr

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Harry and Gerry compete for the hand of the comely Viola Carwell. Unfortunately for Harry, his family recently took advantage of Viola’s father Horace in a business deal and consequently the money-troubled patriarch is rumored to be cool toward Harry. Old man Horace dies in the middle of a golf match. The cause of death is poison. Was it suicide due to financial problems? Or was it murder, with Harry as the prime suspect? It’s up to super sleuth Detective Colonel Ashley and his servant Shag to solve the case. The Colonel would rather be fishing, but murder has a way of interrupting his reading of Walton's Compleat Angler. Curl up with this classic British mystery from Chester K. Steele, author of The Mansion of Mystery.
Autorenporträt
The Stratemeyer Syndicate used the collective pseudonym Chester K. Steele for a series of mystery novels that targeted an older audience than their regular publications. Edward Stratemeyer wrote the first installment, "The Mansion of Mystery," while future titles were written by ghostwriters. These mysteries, published under the name Chester K. Steele, deviated from the Syndicate's usual output, which was mostly aimed toward younger readers. Instead, they aimed for a more adult audience, exploring complicated tales and sophisticated plotlines. The choice to utilize a house pseudonym allowed the Syndicate to maintain branding consistency while experimenting with diverse genres and target demographics. Despite the diverse writing, the volumes shared a consistent style and tone, which is representative of the Syndicate's distinctive storytelling. "The Mansion of Mystery" launched the series by introducing readers to the enigmatic detective Chester K. Steele and his investigations into difficult cases. Subsequent installments captivated audiences with their combination of tension, intrigue, and excellent sleuthing. Overall, the Chester K. Steele mysteries offered readers a break from the Syndicate's normal fare, demonstrating its ability to construct intriguing storylines across genres and age groups.