"The Chase of the Golden Plate" by Jacques Futrelle is a story that starts at a fancy costume party filled with all sorts of people. Right away, a thief shows up, moving smoothly through the crowd, suggesting a plan about stealing something and tricking people. The book begins by showing the lively masked ball, making the mood both fun and a bit scary as the characters mix. The thief's presence gets noticed by important characters, like Cardinal Richelieu and the Mikado, as he jokes about what he's planning. As the story moves forward, it suggests a bigger secret plan when a strange girl, known as the Girl of the Golden West, talks with him, hinting at secret preparations. This interesting start combines adventure and love, making readers eager to find out what will happen as the mystery of the stolen gold plate unfolds.
The Chase of the Golden Plate
By Jacques Futrelle
At a grand masked ball, a cunning thief and a mysterious woman begin a dangerous game of cat and mouse, setting the stage for a daring heist and romantic intrigue.
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2012-02-25
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About the AuthorJacques Heath Futrelle was an American journalist and mystery writer. He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" for his use of logic. Futrelle died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
Jacques Heath Futrelle was an American journalist and mystery writer. He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" for his use of logic. Futrelle died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
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