Call Mr. Fortune

Name: Call Mr. Fortune
Author: H. C. Bailey

By H. C. Bailey

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The collection follows a genial, unambitious physician who becomes an informal detective, encountering a sequence of puzzling cases in a well-to-do suburban milieu. Each story sets up a domestic or social mystery—murders, disappearances, deceptions—and unfolds through careful observation, local inquiry, and exchanges with officers and clients. Tone blends light irony, genteel detail, and deductive method, and the narrator emphasizes the protagonist’s easy manners, varied interests, and practical knack for teasing out motives and concealed facts across a range of crimes and complications.

About the Author

H. C. Bailey

H. C. Bailey was a British author known for his contributions to detective fiction in the early 20th century. He is particularly recognized for his creation of the character Mr. Fortune, a clever and unconventional detective who appears in several of his works. Among his notable titles are "Call Mr. Fortune" and "Mr. Fortune's Practice," which showcase his skill in blending mystery with engaging storytelling. Bailey's writing often reflects a keen understanding of human nature and the complexities of crime, making his stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. His work remains a part of the literary heritage of detective fiction.