The Museum Murder
The Museum Murder by John T. McIntyre, published by Coachwhip Publications on June 30, 2014, is a mystery novel that follows Duddington Pell Chalmers, a young man with a keen sense of taste and class. As a trustee of a local art museum, Chalmers becomes embroiled in a murder investigation when the curator is found dead. With a cast of suspects that includes local artists, art dealers, and collectors, Chalmers must navigate a web of motives and clues to prevent the wrongful arrest of his friend, an artist whose career hangs in the balance.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and complexity as Chalmers races against time to uncover the truth behind the murder. The narrative delves into the world of art and the relationships that complicate the investigation, highlighting themes of loyalty and deception. This edition spans 212 pages and is presented in English, offering a glimpse into McIntyre’s earlier work, originally published in 1929, and showcasing his skill in crafting engaging mysteries.
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Duddington Pell Chalmers is a young man of taste, class, and girth. As trustee for a local art museum, he is called in by police when the troublesome curator is murdered and soon finds himself at odds with the official enquiry. There is no shortage of suspects among local artists, art dealers, and collectors, while motives become muddled when it is discovered that murder was not the only crime. Chalmers knows that time is of the essence, or the police will arrest his artist friend, bringing ruin to a bright career, but can he follow the clues to unmask the murderer? John T. McIntyre (1871-1951) was better known for his early works starring detective Ashton-Kirk and later mysteries featuring Philadelphia private investigator Jerry Mooney (the latter published under the pseudonym Kerry O’Neil). The Museum Murder was first published in 1929.
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