Though he went on to write dozens of other novels over an almost 40-year career, his debut work--this 1920 detective mystery--is considered by many to be Crofts’ masterpiece. A cask supposedly containing statuary is accidentally damaged when it’s being unloaded in London. Its contents are a surprise, and a mystery! Will Inspector Burnley be able to solve it? (Summary by Verla Viera)
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Chapter I: A Strange Consignment Read by Kirsten Wever 42:10
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Chapter II: Inspector Burnley on the Track Read by Nancy Gorgen 25:27
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Chapter III: The Watcher on the Wall Read by Vinny Lerin 17:00
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Chapter IV: A Midnight Interview Read by Nancy Gorgen 16:07
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Chapter V: Felix Tells a Story Read by Nancy Gorgen 22:55
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Chapter VI: The Art of Detection Read by Tim Rowe 26:51
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Chapter VII: The Cask at Last Read by Nancy Gorgen 23:12
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Chapter VIII: The Opening of the Cask Read by Nancy Gorgen 14:42
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Chapter IX: M. Le Chef de la Sûreté Read by Nancy Gorgen 21:06
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Chapter X: Who Wrote the Letter? Read by Nancy Gorgen 22:36
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Chapter XI: MM. Dupierre et Cie Read by Tim Rowe 13:29
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Chapter XII: At the Gare St. Lazare Read by Kimberley Stephenson 22:40
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Chapter XIII: The Owner of the Dress Read by Yoganandh T 14:59
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Chapter XIV: M. Boirac Makes a Statement Read by Shannon Sullivan 13:51
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Chapter XV: The Avenue de L'Alma Read by Tim Rowe 18:43
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Chapter XVI: Inspector Burnley Up Against It Read by Tim Rowe 26:28
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Chapter XVII: A Council of War Read by A.C. Benson 26:01
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Chapter XVIII: Lefarge Hunts Alone Read by A.C. Benson 25:02
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Chapter XIX: The Testing of an Alibi Read by A.C. Benson 30:49
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Chapter XX: Some Damning Evidence Read by A.C. Benson 26:57
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Chapter XXI: A New Point of View Read by Nancy Gorgen 18:39
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Chapter XXII: Felix Tells a Second Story Read by Nancy Gorgen 36:35
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Chapter XXIII: Clifford Gets to Work Read by Tim Rowe 18:41
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Chapter XXIV: Mr. Georges La Touche Read by Nancy Gorgen 18:29
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Chapter XXV: Disappointment Read by ToddHW 16:29
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Chapter XXVI: A Clue at Last Read by Rashim Saleh 33:15
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Chapter XXVII: La Touche's Dilemma Read by ToddHW 31:29
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Chapter XXVIII: The Unravelling of the Web Read by C. B. Seyfarth 25:06
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Chapter XXIX: A Dramatic Dénouement Read by Nancy Gorgen 45:14
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Chapter XXX: Conclusion Read by Nancy Gorgen 5:47
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