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No. 13 Toroni: A mystery
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- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: Julius Regis (1889-1925) "No. 13 Toroni: A Mystery" by Julius Regis is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Victor Dreyel, a reclusive photographer, and Thomas Murner, a young architect, as they find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue following the death of Dreyel. After receiving a mysterious telegram that hints at danger, the men become embroiled in a case involving a girl in grey, a wooden doll, and dark secrets from the past. The opening of the novel introduces Victor Dreyel, who is apprehensive as he awaits a visitor named Maurice Wallion, noted for solving problems. Dreyel receives a cryptic telegram that implies he is in peril. The tension escalates when a scream is heard, and Murner rushes upstairs only to discover Dreyel has been murdered. The scene darkens as Murner encounters the girl in grey, who is implicated in Dreyel's death, triggering a chain of events that pulls him deeper into a mystery linked to Dreyel’s secrets and a figure named Toroni. The initial atmosphere of suspense sets the stage for an intricate plot filled with danger and the quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 577