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Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story

Charles Ross Jackson

Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story

Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story

Charles Ross Jackson

Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story, written by Charles Ross Jackson, features a series of mysterious assaults at a manor house, culminating in murder. The story follows detective Quintus Oakes as he investigates reports of supernatural occurrences and shady figures. Published in the early 20th century, this novel is notable for its blend of detective fiction and elements of the gothic mystery genre.

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There have been a series of assaults at the manor house, one sending the mistress of the house insane with fear, another...

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Charles Ross Jackson
1867-1915

American author known for his influential detective fiction, particularly 'Quintus Oakes.'

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