The Roman Hat Mystery by Ellery Queen

The Roman Hat Mystery

Ellery Queen Detective #1

Ellery Queen

239 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

A fine silk custom top-hat is missing from a crooked lawyer who was poisoned by lead alcohol in the Roman theater at the close of the second act, 9:55 pm. Inspector Richard Q, sneezing snuff; a thin, multi-faced, small "Old Man"; and the Inspector...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
funny 9%
informative 9%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 88% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.13

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