Rope (1922)

Rope is a gripping mystery novel written by Holworthy Hall and published in 1922. The story follows the investigation into the murder of a wealthy businessman named John Merrill, whose body is found strangled with a rope in his New York City apartment. The prime suspect is Merrill's business partner, Henry LaDue, who has a motive for the crime and was the last person to see Merrill alive.The investigation is led by Detective Sergeant Cleek, a brilliant and unconventional detective who uses his keen powers of observation and deduction to uncover the truth behind the murder. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including Merrill's wife, a beautiful and enigmatic woman with a mysterious past, and a group of Russian anarchists who may have had a hand in the crime.As the investigation unfolds, Cleek must navigate a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal to uncover the identity of the killer and bring them to justice. With its fast-paced plot, complex characters, and intricate twists and turns, Rope is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.