The Great Valdez Sapphire (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161465112)

The Great Valdez Sapphire is a mystery novel written by an anonymous author. The story revolves around the theft of a valuable sapphire from the collection of a wealthy socialite named Mrs. Margaret Vandermere. The sapphire is believed to have belonged to the famous pirate Diego Valdez, and its theft has caused a stir in high society.The main character of the book is a detective named Inspector Parr, who is tasked with solving the case. He is aided by his assistant, Sergeant Blake, and the two of them embark on a thrilling investigation that takes them from the mansions of the rich to the seedy underworld of London.As they delve deeper into the case, Inspector Parr and Sergeant Blake uncover a web of intrigue and deceit that leads them to suspect everyone from the victim's own family members to her closest friends. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a flamboyant art dealer, a mysterious foreigner, and a beautiful actress.The Great Valdez Sapphire is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and atmospheric setting, it is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.It was so exciting that I clean forgot the bishop, till a low gasp at my elbow startled me. He was lying back in his chair, his mighty shaven jowl a ghastly white, his fierce imperious eyebrows drooping limp over his fishlike eyes, his splendid figure shrunk and contracted. He was trying with a shaken hand to pour out wine. The decanter clattered against the glass and the wine spilled on the cloth.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: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1161465111
ISBN-13: 9781161465112
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d