Publisher's Synopsis
In The Shadow Of Lantern Street is a mystery novel written by Herbert Grafton Woodworth and first published in 1920. The story is set in New York City and follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a boarding house on Lantern Street. The victim is a wealthy businessman named Mr. Paddock, who is found dead in his room with a bullet wound in his head. The prime suspect is a young woman named Miss Lee, who was seen leaving the scene of the crime shortly before the body was discovered. However, the detective in charge of the case, Inspector Chippenfield, believes that there is more to the case than meets the eye and sets out to uncover the truth. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a mysterious woman in black, a shady lawyer, and a group of Chinese immigrants with a hidden agenda. As Inspector Chippenfield delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to the shocking truth behind Mr. Paddock's murder. In The Shadow Of Lantern Street is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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.
