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"And That's How It Was, Officer"

by Ralph Sholto

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This novel presents a humorous account of a series of strange events in Morton City involving gangsters who vanish following a wedding reception. The story is narrated through a letter from Homer Nicholas to Chief of Police David Nixon, explaining the bizarre occurrences connected to Homer's family, social status, and scientific experiments. The plot features Homer's wife, Joy, and his Uncle Peter, an unconventional scientist whose experiments contribute to the narrative's comic elements.

Set in the mid-20th century, the work combines elements of crime, mystery, and comedy. It reflects societal themes of family relations and scientific eccentricity, with a focus on the humorous consequences of unorthodox scientific activity. The novel belongs to the genre of light crime fiction with a satirical tone, characteristic of its period.

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