A Miss Spilver Mystery
Patricia Wentworth
- 14 februari 2026
- 9781025499154
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"Grey Mask" introduces the celebrated professional investigator Miss Maud Silver, a former governess whose unassuming demeanor masks a formidable intellect. When Charles Moray returns to his family estate after years of travel, he discovers his home has become a clandestine headquarters for a criminal gang led by the enigmatic and sinister figure known only as the Grey Mask. To his dismay, Charles realizes that his former fiancée, Margaret Langton, is somehow entangled in the group's nefarious schemes.Seeking to protect Margaret while uncovering the truth behind the conspiracy, Charles enlists the services of Miss Silver. The investigation delves into a world of blackmail, secret identities, and hidden motives. Patricia Wentworth masterfully blends suspense and traditional detective elements, creating a narrative that relies on keen psychological insight and meticulous observation. As one of the foundational works of the Golden Age of detective fiction, "Grey Mask" showcases the brilliance of Miss Silver, a character who would go on to solve many of the era's most perplexing crimes through her quiet persistence and sharp wit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.