Background
Jacques was born on April 9, 1875, in Pike Company, Georgia, United States. He was a son of Wiley H. H. and Linnie (Bevill) Futrelle.
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A New York jeweler is thrust into international intrigue when a perfect diamond inexplicably appears in the mail A breathtakingly flawless diamond is delivered to accomplished jeweler Harry Latham. Even though he is an expert in his trade, Latham is astonished by the stone’s perfection and cannot begin to fathom its value. The package containing this extraordinary gem did not include a message, instructions, or a return address—and Latham soon discovers that 4 other American jewelers received diamonds identical to it. In fact, even the most skilled among the recipients cannot discern a difference between the stones. Where did these diamonds come from? Who might have sent them? And to what end? This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. A New York jeweler is thrust into international intrigue when a perfect diamond inexplicably appears in the mail A breathtakingly flawless diamond is delivered to accomplished jeweler Harry Latham. Even though he is an expert in his trade, Latham is astonished by the stone’s perfection and cannot begin to fathom its value. The package containing this extraordinary gem did not include a message, instructions, or a return address—and Latham soon discovers that 4 other American jewelers received diamonds identical to it. In fact, even the most skilled among the recipients cannot discern a difference between the stones. Where did these diamonds come from? Who might have sent them? And to what end? This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
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1909
(A collection of unique detective stories starring the fam...)
A collection of unique detective stories starring the famed Thinking Machine, Augustus Van Dusen, whose incredible mind solves seemingly impossible problems.
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1973
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Rich, varied collection of 14 extraordinary Victorian and Edwardian crime stories, many never before published in book form: Kipling's "The Return of Imray"; "The Tragedy of the Life Raft" by Jacques Futrelle; "The Copper Beeches" by Arthur Conan Doyle; plus hard-to-find tales by G. K. Chesterton, Catherine L. Pirkis, Silas K. Hocking, others. Rich, varied collection of 14 extraordinary Victorian and Edwardian crime stories, many never before published in book form: Kipling's "The Return of Imray"; "The Tragedy of the Life Raft" by Jacques Futrelle; "The Copper Beeches" by Arthur Conan Doyle; plus hard-to-find tales by G. K. Chesterton, Catherine L. Pirkis, Silas K. Hocking, others.
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1997
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The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection is a unique set of short stories, poems and novels from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. From tales of love, life and heartbreaking loss to humorous stories of ghost encounters, these volumes captivate the imaginations of readers young and old. Included in this collection are a variety of dramatic and spirited poems that contemplate the mysteries of life and celebrate the wild beauty of nature. The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection provides readers with an opportunity to enjoy and study these iconic literary works, many of which were written during a period of remarkable creativity.
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2005
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Two plus two makes four, not some of the time, but all of the time. That's the creed of The Thinking Machine, Jacques Futrelle's classic crime and puzzle solver, who uses logic to solve mysteries and the power of his focused mind to think through knotty situations. This first volume has 27 short stories, including the famous "escape from prison" puzzle, The Problem of Cell 13.
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2009
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Topic: Detective and mystery stories, American Cardinal Richelieu and the Mikado stepped out on a narrow balcony overlooking the entrance to Seven Oaks, lighted their cigarettes and stood idly watching the throng as it poured up the wide marble steps. Here was an over-corpulent Dowager Empress of China, there an Indian warrior in full paint and toggery, and mincing along behind him two giggling Geisha girls. Next, in splendid robes of rank, came the Czar of Russia. The Mikado smiled. "An old enemy of mine," he remarked to the Cardinal. A Watteau Shepherdess was assisted out of an automobile by Christopher Columbus and they came up the walk arm-in-arm, while a Pierrette ran beside them laughing up into their faces. D'Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos swaggered along with insolent, clanking swords. "Ah!" exclaimed the Cardinal. "There are four gentlemen whom I know well." Mary Queen of Scots, Pocahontas, the Sultan of Turkey, and Mr. Micawber chatted amicably together in one language. Behind them came a figure which immediately arrested attention. It was a Burglar, with dark lantern in one hand and revolver in the other. A black mask was drawn down to his lips, a slouch hat shaded his eyes, and a kit of the tools of his profession swung from one shoulder. "By George!" commented the Cardinal. "Now, that's clever." "Looks like the real thing," the Mikado added. The Burglar stood aside a moment, allowing a diamond-burdened Queen Elizabeth to pass, then came on up the steps. The Cardinal and the Mikado passed through an open window into the reception-room to witness his arrival. .....
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2017
Jacques was born on April 9, 1875, in Pike Company, Georgia, United States. He was a son of Wiley H. H. and Linnie (Bevill) Futrelle.
Jacques studied mostly at private schools.
Jacques worked for the Atlanta Journal, where he began their sports section; the New York Herald; the Boston Post; and the Boston American, where, in 1905, his Thinking Machine character first appeared in a serialized version of the short story, "The Problem of Cell 13".
Futrelle left the Boston American in 1906 to focus his attention on writing novels. He had a harbor-view house built in Scituate, Massachusetts, which he called "Stepping Stones", and spent most of his time there until his death in 1912.
Jacques's last work, My Lady's Garter, was published posthumously in 1912. Futrelle's widow inscribed in the book, "To the heroes of the Titanic, I dedicate this my husband's book", under a photo of her late husband.
(Rich, varied collection of 14 extraordinary Victorian and...)
1997(Topic: Detective and mystery stories, American Cardinal R...)
2017(A New York jeweler is thrust into international intrigue ...)
1909(A collection of unique detective stories starring the fam...)
1973(The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection is a uni...)
2005(Two plus two makes four, not some of the time, but all of...)
2009In 1895, Jacques married fellow writer Lily May Peel with whom he had two children, Virginia and Jacques "John" Jr.