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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

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 will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Riddle of the Purple Emperor is a mystery novel written by Mary E. Hanshew and originally published in 1919. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a wealthy and exclusive New York City neighborhood. The victim is a prominent businessman, and... Read Full Overview

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 will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Riddle of the Purple Emperor is a mystery novel written by Mary E. Hanshew and originally published in 1919. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a wealthy New York City neighborhood. The victim is a wealthy and influential man who is found... Read Full Overview

Hamilton Cleek, the Man of Forty Faces, and once known to the police as "The Vanishing Cracksman." Superintendent Narkom, of Scotland Yard. Lennard, his chauffeur. Hammond } Detective Sergeants. Petrie } Constable Roberts, Police Officer at Hampton Village. Dollops, Cleek's trusted... Read Full Overview

Hamilton Cleek, the Man of Forty Faces, and once known to the police as "The Vanishing Cracksman." Superintendent Narkom, of Scotland Yard. Lennard, his chauffeur. Hammond } Detective Sergeants. Petrie } Constable Roberts, Police Officer at Hampton Village. Dollops, Cleek's trusted... Read Full Overview