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My Friend The Murderer
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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"I beg your pardon," he said; "I didn't mean to be rude. Won't you take a seat?" and he motioned toward a rough trestle, which formed the head-piece of his couch.
I sat down, rather astonished at the sudden change. I don't know that I liked Maloney better under this new aspect. The murderer had, it is true, disappeared for the nonce, but there was something in the smooth tones and obsequious manner which powerfully suggested the witness of the queen, who had stood up and sworn away the lives of his companions in crime.
"How's your chest?" I asked, putting on my professional air.
"Come, drop it, doctor—drop it!" he answered, showing a row of white teeth as he resumed his seat upon the side of the bed. "It wasn't anxiety after my precious health that brought you along here; that story won't wash at all. You came to have a look at Wolf Tone Maloney, forger, murderer, Sydney-slider,. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
Interesting collection of stories. These were English people in Australia and other places. There is no Sherlock Holmes in any of the stories. It was fun to read the different points of view.
My Friend the Murderer is an early ACD short story, first published in the London Society magazine in 1882. In other words, this is ACD before Holmes. I had presumably read this story before, but it hadn’t left any permanent traces in my brain, except for the truly excellent title.
Unfortunately the
A well paced short story that holds one's interest. The trials and tribulations of a man who gave state's evidence against his fellow murderers. Audible edition. Narrated by Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot. 3.5 stars
Short and typical of the author
This book seems to be a collection of Sir Arthur's worse short stories. I have read some of his other short stories, and some are pretty good ones. these stories are not so much. I gave it two stars because the writing is good, just not the plot.
A short story. Worth the read.
A super-short read. More of a curiosity but worth it.
The pointless narrative of a violent and selfish man...more