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Title: The Red House Mystery

Author: A. A. Milne


Release date: August 1, 1999 [eBook #1872]
Most recently updated: June 27, 2020

Language: English

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The Red House Mystery

by A. A. Milne

TO JOHN VINE MILNE

My dear Father,

Like all really nice people, you have a weakness for detective stories, and feel that there are not enough of them. So, after all that you have done for me, the least that I can do for you is to write you one. Here it is: with more gratitude and affection than I can well put down here.

A.A.M.

Contents

CHAPTER I. Mrs. Stevens is Frightened
CHAPTER II. Mr. Gillingham Gets Out at the Wrong Station
CHAPTER III. Two Men and a Body
CHAPTER IV. The Brother from Australia
CHAPTER V. Mr. Gillingham Chooses a New Profession
CHAPTER VI. Outside Or Inside?
CHAPTER VII. Portrait of a Gentleman
CHAPTER VIII. “Do You Follow Me, Watson?”
CHAPTER IX. Possibilities of a Croquet Set
CHAPTER X. Mr. Gillingham Talks Nonsense
CHAPTER XI. The Reverend Theodore Ussher
CHAPTER XII. A Shadow on the Wall
CHAPTER XIII. The Open Window
CHAPTER XIV. Mr. Beverley Qualifies for the Stage
CHAPTER XV. Mrs. Norbury Confides in Dear Mr. Gillingham
CHAPTER XVI. Getting Ready for the Night
CHAPTER XVII. Mr. Beverley Takes the Water
CHAPTER XVIII. Guess-work
CHAPTER XIX. The Inquest
CHAPTER XX. Mr. Beverley is Tactful
CHAPTER XXI. Cayley’s Apology
CHAPTER XXII. Mr. Beverley Moves On