The Albert Gate Mystery / Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective

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Gutenberg ID

23150

Title

The Albert Gate Mystery / Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective

Language

en

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Project Gutenberg

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In this witty adventure, barrister-detective Reginald Brett investigates a mysterious crime at an Albert Gate mansion involving Turkish dignitaries and diamond thieves. With sharp humor and clever deduction, Brett unravels a complex plot of murder and theft, ultimately securing justice while navigating international intrigue and personal scandals.

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In Louis Tracy's *The Albert Gate Mystery*, barrister and amateur detective Reginald Brett finds his quiet life disrupted by a baffling crime in London. Turkish officials and diamond cutters are detained by police following the murder of several men and the theft of valuable gems from an Albert Gate mansion. Invited by the Earl of Fairholme to investigate, Brett travels to Paris to uncover the truth. He discovers that the Turkish party was aided by a Frenchman, Henri Dubois, who was hired to smuggle the diamonds out of the country. Brett tracks Dubois to a cabaret in Montmartre, where he learns the full story: Dubois drugged the Turkish guests to facilitate the theft, but the Turks subsequently killed their own servant, Hussein, to silence him. Brett negotiates with the French authorities to allow Dubois to escape to Argentina in exchange for his cooperation, while also arranging a marriage for Dubois's daughter, Marguerite, to ensure her safety. The story concludes with the Turkish conspirators being punished in Constantinople and the mystery resolved, leaving Brett content with his successful intervention. The narrative highlights Brett's sharp intellect and his ability to navigate complex international politics and criminal underworlds, ultimately restoring order and justice through clever deduction and diplomatic maneuvering.

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• Mystery