As a thief in the night

· 1943

I. The Invalid II. Barbara Monkhouse Comes Home III. A Shock for the Mourners IV. “How, When and Where—” V. Madeline’s Ordeal VI. The Verdict VII. The Search Warrant VIII. Thorndyke Speaks Bluntly IX. Superintendent Miller is Puzzled X. A Greek Gift XI. The Rivals XII. Thorndyke Challenges the Evidence XIII. Rupert Makes Some Discoveries XIV. Rupert Confides in Thorndyke XV. A Pursuit and a Discovery XVI. Barbara’s Message XVII. Thorndyke Retraces the Trail XVIII. The Final Proof Looking back on events by the light of experience I perceive clearly that the thunder-cloud which burst on me and on those who were dear to me had not gathered unseen. It is true that it had rolled up swiftly; that…

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