The Talleyrand Maxim the Talleyrand Maxim
Overview
The Talleyrand Maxim is a classic mystery novel written by J.S. Fletcher. The story centers around the mysterious death of a wealthy businessman named Sir Gregory Pennefather. The investigation into his death is led by Inspector Austin, who finds himself struggling to uncover the truth amidst a web of lies, deceit, and hidden motives. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the key to solving the mystery may lie in a cryptic message left by Sir Gregory before his death, which refers to the ""Talleyrand Maxim."" With the help of a young journalist named Hugh Moneylaw, Inspector Austin must navigate the murky waters of high society and political intrigue to uncover the truth behind Sir Gregory's death and the significance of the Talleyrand Maxim. This gripping tale is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels and those who enjoy a good whodunit.Nesta, left alone, gave herself up to deep thought, and to a careful reckoning of her position. She was longing to confide in some trustworthy person or persons, for Pratt's revelations had plunged her into a maze of perplexity. But her difficulties were many. First of all, she would have to tell all about the terrible charge brought by Pratt against her mother. Then about the second which he professed to--or probably did--hold. What sort of a secret could it be? And supposing her advisers suggested strong measures against Pratt--what then, about the danger to her mother, in a twofold direction?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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- ISBN-13: 9781161478723
- ISBN-10: 1161478728
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2010
- Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Page Count: 200
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