Ten days' wonder
Ellery Queen
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Ten days' wonder
by Ellery Queen
Published
1949-01-01
Publisher
LITTLE/BROWN, 1949 ON TITLE PAGE
Pages
262
Description
Howard Van Horn, son of millionaire Diedrich Van Horn, comes to Ellery Queen with the request that Ellery investigate what Howard has been doing during a recent bout with amnesia. The trail leads to the small New England town of Wrightsville and what seems to be a love triangle with Howard's stepmother, the beautiful young Sally, from the "wrong side of the tracks" in class-conscious Wrightsville. A series of small and unusual crimes over the next nine days seem to be committed by Howard during amnesiac blackouts, and Ellery Queen suddenly realizes the bizarre pattern that underpins the series of crimes. But it is only after the murder of one Van Horn and the suicide of another that Ellery Queen can reveal the true pattern underlying events and bring a crime home to the criminal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ten days' wonder?
This edition of Ten days' wonder has approximately 262 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ten days' wonder?
For most readers, Ten days' wonder typically takes between 5h 28m and 3h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ten days' wonder?
The estimated word count for Ten days' wonder is approximately 65,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ten days' wonder?
Ten days' wonder was written by Ellery Queen.
When was Ten days' wonder published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1949-01-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.