The Vanished Yacht (1902)

The Vanished Yacht is a mystery novel written by Edwin Harcourt Burrage and published in 1902. The story revolves around the disappearance of a wealthy man's yacht, named the Albatross, which was carrying a valuable cargo of diamonds. The protagonist, Detective Inspector Holymead, is called in to investigate the case and soon discovers that the disappearance of the yacht is linked to a series of suspicious events and characters.As Holymead delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. He encounters a range of suspects, including the yacht's owner, his daughter, a mysterious woman who claims to have witnessed the disappearance, and a group of diamond smugglers. The investigation takes Holymead on a thrilling journey across the English Channel and into the heart of the criminal underworld.The Vanished Yacht is a classic whodunit that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Burrage's writing is engaging and suspenseful, and his characters are well-drawn and believable. The novel is a must-read for fans of classic mystery and detective fiction.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.