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Tictocq the Great French Detective in Austin

Tictocq the Great French Detective in Austin

Henry O

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 116916384X
ISBN13: 9781169163843
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Tictocq The Great French Detective In Austin is a mystery novel written by O. Henry. The book follows the adventures of Tictocq, a famous French detective who travels to Austin, Texas to solve a case. Tictocq is known for his unique investigative techniques and his ability to solve even the most complex crimes. When he arrives in Austin, he is immediately drawn into a case involving a missing woman and a suspicious husband. Tictocq uses his wit and charm to navigate the unfamiliar territory and uncover the truth behind the disappearance. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of cowboys, a wealthy socialite, and a bumbling police force. As the case unfolds, Tictocq must use all his skills to solve the mystery and bring the culprit to justice. The book is a thrilling and entertaining read, full of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.I then began to think. I reasoned. No man, said I, would carry a Populist's socks in his pocket without wrapping them up. He would not want to do so in the hotel. He would want a paper. Where would he get one? At the Statesman office, of course. I went there. A young man with his hair combed down on his forehead sat behind the desk. I knew he was writing society items, for a young lady's slipper, a piece of cake, a fan, a half emptied bottle of cocktail, a bunch of roses, and a police whistle lay on the desk before him.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.

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