The Invisible Event (1915)

The Invisible Event is a mystery novel written by John Davys Beresford and originally published in 1915. The story revolves around a wealthy family, the Herriards, who live in a grand country house. When a murder occurs in the house, the family members are all suspects, and it is up to the detective, Inspector Hanslet, to solve the case.The murder is particularly puzzling because there appears to be no way in or out of the room where it occurred, and no weapon or evidence can be found. As Inspector Hanslet investigates, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies within the family, including a forbidden love affair and a bitter rivalry between two brothers.The novel is notable for its innovative approach to the mystery genre, with Beresford using the narrative to explore the psychology of the characters and the ways in which they interact with each other. The book also features a number of twists and turns, as the identity of the murderer is gradually revealed.Overall, The Invisible Event is a classic mystery novel that will appeal to fans of the genre, as well as readers who enjoy complex character studies and psychological thrillers.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.