At the Villa Rose

by A E W Mason

Overview

In At the Villa Rose we meet French Inspector Gabriel Hanaud for the first time. Hanaud is a towering figure in the history of genre mystery fiction as he is the obvious inspiration for Hercule Poirot. Whilst on holiday in Aix-les-Bains Inspector Hanaud is approached by Harry Wethermill to help investigate the murder of wealthy Madame Dauvray. Wethermill is in love with the prime suspect Celia Harland. His unshaking faith in Harland moves inspector Hanaud to the case. Intrigue and mystery ensue.

One of the best most artistic most engrossing detective stories ever written.--The British Weekly

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798880902248
Publisher:	Start Classics-Nbn
Publication date:	04/09/2024
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

A.E.W. Mason (1865-1948) was an English novelist, short story writer and politician. He was born in England and studied at Dulwich College and Trinity College, Oxford. As a young man he participated in many extracurricular activities including sports, acting and writing. He published his first novel, A Romance of Wastdale, in 1895 followed by better known works The Four Feathers (1902) and At The Villa Rose (1910). During his career, Mason published more than 20 books as well as plays, short stories and articles.