At the Villa Rose (novel)
Author | A. E. W. Mason |
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Language | English |
Series | Inspector Hanaud |
Genre | Detective fiction |
Publication date | 1910 |
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Followed by | The House of the Arrow |
At the Villa Rose is a 1910 detective novel by British writer A.E.W. Mason featuring his character Inspector Hanaud.
Film adaptations
The story has been adapted three times for the screen, first in a 1920 silent version starring Manora Thew and then in further versions in 1930 starring Austin Trevor and in 1940 when the main role was played by Kenneth Kent.
Plot
In Monte Carlo, a murder is committed in a villa near the city. Hanaud one of the best detectives is called to investigate the crime.
Bibliography
- Bargainnier, Earl F. Twelve Englishmen of mystery. Bowling Green University Popular Press, 1984.
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