Blue eyes and diamonds
Betty Danford has gambled away more than she can afford, pawned the diamond necklace her husband gave her as a wedding present and had a paste copy made, and now she wants Detective Harry Milholland, the man she turned down to marry Chester, to arrange for the fake to be stolen so the truth never comes out. Milholland is honest, poor and still fond of her, and the key to the south door is already on the table. Lemuel De Bra wrote crime stories for the American pulps in the 1920s, and this very short piece is a neat twist on the jewel-theft plot, told almost entirely in dialogue and finished in a few pages. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Blue eyes and diamonds
Blue eyes and diamonds by Lemuel De Bra can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Blue eyes and diamonds in the public domain?
Yes. Blue eyes and diamonds by Lemuel De Bra is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Blue eyes and diamonds?
About 10 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Blue eyes and diamonds?
Blue eyes and diamonds by Lemuel De Bra is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
