Publisher's Synopsis
The Vanishing Men is a mystery novel written by Richard Washburn Child and published in 1920. The story follows the disappearance of three men from a small town in New England. The local police are unable to solve the case, so a private investigator, John Kendall, is hired to find the missing men.Kendall begins his investigation by interviewing the families and friends of the missing men, as well as the townspeople who may have seen something suspicious. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him to suspect foul play.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Prohibition era, and the characters are all affected by the social and economic changes of the time. Kendall must navigate the complex relationships and motivations of the townspeople to uncover the truth behind the disappearances.The Vanishing Men is a classic mystery novel with a well-crafted plot and well-developed characters. It is a page-turner that keeps 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.
