The Paternoster Ruby

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walk, Charles Edmonds, 1875-1943?

Contributor:

McFall, J. V.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Paternoster Ruby" by Charles Edmonds Walk is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a mysterious murder case involving a wealthy financier, Felix Page, and two principal characters, Alexander Burke, his private secretary, and Royal Maillot, a young lawyer with a hidden agenda. As the investigation unfolds, themes of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of greed come to light, particularly concerning the coveted Paternoster ruby. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the protagonist, a detective named Swift, who is called to investigate the murder of financier Felix Page. As Swift navigates through the case, he encounters Burke and Maillot, both of whom were present in the house at the time of the crime. The atmosphere is tense as Burke's stoic nature contrasts sharply with Maillot's emotional outbursts, hinting at deeper conflicts and secrets surrounding their relationships and motives involving the mysterious ruby. As the narrative progresses, it becomes apparent that the tensions between Page, his nephew, and rival Fluette intersect perilously with the enigma of the ruby, setting the stage for uncovering complex layers of deception and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2007-08-01