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THE MASTER SPIRIT BY SIR WILLIAM MAGNAY
A Short distance up Park Lane Herriard dismissed the cab and walked on. On his left, under a crescent moon, the Park lay Slumbering still, and, save for a few nocturnal prowlers, lifeless: in vivid contrast to the still busy, if languid, roll of traffic on the other Side of its railings. Herriard, walking briskly, turned up Hert ford Street, and presently taking a little used thorough fare, made his way deep into the intricacies of Mayfair, that curious maze of mansions and slums where Peers live next door to slop-shops, and the chorus from a footman's free-and-easy at the public-house across the street may keep awake a dowager countess or weave melody into ducal dreams.
The Hunt Ball Mystery
William Sir Magnay's 'The Hunt Ball Mystery' is a gripping tale set in the English countryside of the early 20th century. The book follows the protagonist, a young amateur detective, as he unravels the secrets hidden behind the glamorous facade of a high society hunt ball. The author's prose is rich and descriptive, immersing the reader in a world of elegant mansions, scandalous secrets, and clever plot twists. Magnay's keen eye for detail and sharp wit make this book a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels. The narrative is reminiscent of works by Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, offering a fresh take on the genre with its unique setting and characters. 'The Hunt Ball Mystery' is a captivating and entertaining read that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
The Hunt Ball Mystery
The Hunt Ball Mystery is a true locked room mystery. Sir William Magnay, 2nd Baronet (1855 - 1917) was an English baronet and novelist, publishing 25 novels before his death. His works include: The Red Chancellor (1901), Count Zarka (1903), Fauconberg (1905), The Mystery of the Unicorn (1907), The Powers of Mischief (1909), The Fruit of Indiscretion: A Society Mystery (1913) and The Hunt Ball Mystery (1918). Hugh Gifford discovers he is without evening clothes due to a mistake made by the guard unloading luggage. Gifford and his friend Harry Kelson are going to a Hunt Ball to be held that evening at Wynford Place. Hugh and his friend share a ride to a local hotel to wait for the time to go to the ball. When Henshaw is discovered missing he is found in a locked room with the key on the inside and an 80 feet drop from its window. The general consensus is Henshaw committed suicide, but Gervase Henshaw, the dead man's brother, disagrees, and so does the doctor who gives evidence at the inquest.
The English Reports: Rolls Court
V. 1-11. House of Lords (1677-1865) -- v. 12-20. Privy Council (including Indian Appeals) (1809-1865) -- v. 21-47. Chancery (including Collateral reports) (1557-1865) -- v. 48-55. Rolls Court (1829-1865) -- v. 56-71. Vice-Chancellors' Courts (1815-1865) -- v. 72-122. King's Bench (1378-1865) -- v. 123-144. Common Pleas (1486-1865) -- v. 145-160. Exchequer (1220-1865) -- v. 161-167. Ecclesiastical (1752-1857), Admiralty (1776-1840), and Probate and Divorce (1858-1865) -- v. 168-169. Crown Cases (1743-1865) -- v. 170-176. Nisi Prius (1688-1867).
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