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The Club of Queer Trades

by G. K. Chesterton
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G. K. Chesterton’s masterful mystery features men who earn their livings in the most peculiar ways
The Club of Queer Trades is an incredibly exclusive society that comes with a specific conceit for entry: Its members must have a talent that is extremely unusual and use that skill to earn a living. For judge Basil Grant, the club is also a mystery that he must solve. Basil first learns of the group when his brother tells him about an army major who believes that this strange band of men is plotting to kill him. To get to the bottom of the threats against the major, Basil must track down each member of the organization one enigma at a time. Along the way, he crosses paths with a real estate agent who specializes in tree houses, a business that creates great adventures for its clients, and many other strange entities.
 
In The Club of Queer Trades, Chesterton has created a loving parody that is sure to delight any fan of Victorian mysteries.
 
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
 
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Publisher: MysteriousPress.com/Open Road

Kindle Book

  • Release date: June 30, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781504017244
  • File size: 657 KB
  • Release date: June 30, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781504017244
  • File size: 1611 KB
  • Release date: June 30, 2015

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Fiction Literature Mystery Historical Fiction

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English

G. K. Chesterton’s masterful mystery features men who earn their livings in the most peculiar ways
The Club of Queer Trades is an incredibly exclusive society that comes with a specific conceit for entry: Its members must have a talent that is extremely unusual and use that skill to earn a living. For judge Basil Grant, the club is also a mystery that he must solve. Basil first learns of the group when his brother tells him about an army major who believes that this strange band of men is plotting to kill him. To get to the bottom of the threats against the major, Basil must track down each member of the organization one enigma at a time. Along the way, he crosses paths with a real estate agent who specializes in tree houses, a business that creates great adventures for its clients, and many other strange entities.
 
In The Club of Queer Trades, Chesterton has created a loving parody that is sure to delight any fan of Victorian mysteries.
 
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
 
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Fiction Literature Mystery Historical Fiction
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