Under The Tiger's Claws
ag. del 2021 · Otbebookpublishing
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Excerpt: ""Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you," declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, grey eyes. "But that will not do, Nick," protested Mr. Raymond Gilsey, with an immediate display of apprehension. "Not do, sir?" "It may not be what I want." "Not what you want?" "Not exactly, Nick," and Mr. Raymond Gilsey decisively shook his head. He was a venerable banker, with a remarkably gentle and benevolent countenance. He was the president of the Milmore Trust Company, a banking-institution located in Forty-second Street, the patrons of which consisted chiefly of business firms in the immediate neighborhood, and of wealthy women, to whom the up-town location of the bank was a convenience. It was in Mr. Gilsey's handsome private office that Nick Carter was seated, one afternoon early in May, in response to a telephone request from the banker about an hour before. Between the two there existed a friendship of long standing, and the celebrated detective had hastened to respond. As yet, however, he had received but a hint at the business for which he had been called, and he wondered a little at the banker's obvious misgivings, as appeared in his remarks noted above. "Please explain, Mr. Gilsey," said Nick. "Certainly, if there is a deficit in your cash, and you suspect—— Ah, but stop a moment. Perhaps it will be just as well, my dear Gilsey, if our interview——" The last, spoken with lowered voice, was considered with a significant glance in the direction of Gilsey's private stenographer, who sat busily engaged near one of the office windows, and Nick's glance was equivalent to a suggestion that the presence of a third party might wisely be dispensed with."
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Nicholas Carter, a pseudonym for John R. Coryell, was a prolific American author whose work spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1848, Coryell became a defining figure in the world of dime novels and pulp fiction, a genre that captivated the imaginations of millions during its heyday. His creation of the detective character Nick Carter, a master of disguise and a paragon of justice, revolutionized the detective genre and set the stage for future literary sleuths.Coryell's writing career was marked by a relentless output and a keen sense of the public's appetite for thrilling, fast-paced narratives. His stories often delved into themes of morality, justice, and the triumph of good over evil, resonating with readers in an era of rapid social and technological change. His influence extended beyond literature, as the character of Nick Carter became a cultural icon, inspiring radio shows, films, and comic books.Despite his commercial success, Coryell's work was not without controversy. Critics often dismissed dime novels as lowbrow entertainment, unworthy of serious literary consideration. However, Coryell's ability to craft compelling stories that addressed contemporary issues, such as crime and corruption, challenged these perceptions and highlighted the genre's potential for social commentary.Coryell's legacy endures in the continued popularity of detective fiction and the enduring appeal of the archetypal hero he helped to popularize. His innovative approach to storytelling and character development influenced a generation of writers, including Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, cementing his place in literary history as a pioneer of the modern detective story.
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