Elusive Isabel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419117633)

""Elusive Isabel"" is a classic mystery novel written by Jacques Futrelle. The story revolves around a wealthy and beautiful woman named Isabel, who is known for her elusive and mysterious nature. She is pursued by a young man named Roger Verbeck, who is determined to win her heart, but Isabel's past and secrets make their relationship complicated. When Isabel disappears, Roger becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance, and he must use all his wit and intelligence to clear his name and find Isabel. The novel is full of twists and turns, with a thrilling plot that keeps readers engaged until the very end. Futrelle's writing style is elegant and sophisticated, and the novel provides an insight into the society and culture of the early 20th century. Overall, ""Elusive Isabel"" is a must-read for anyone who loves mystery and suspense novels.He walked around the room once, opening and shutting the doors of the cabinets as he passed, and finally paused in front of the safe. A brief examination of the nickeled dial and handle and of the enameled edges of the heavy door satisfied him that no force had been employed--the safe had merely been unlocked. Whereupon he sat himself down, cross-legged on the floor, in front of it.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.

Author: Jacques Futrelle
ISBN-10: 1419117637
ISBN-13: 9781419117633
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.28d