mystery story
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concept
A mystery story is a narrative centered on solving a puzzling crime or unexplained event, typically following a protagonist who uncovers clues and confronts hidden truths.
Observed surface forms (6)
- crime fiction work ×1
- crime novel ×1
- detective story ×1
- historical mystery ×1
- murder mystery ×1
- murder mystery film ×1
Instances (7)
- The Purloined Letter
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue
- Princes in the Tower murders via concept surface "historical mystery"
- Rum Punch via concept surface "crime novel"
- Gosford Park via concept surface "murder mystery film"
- The Three Apples via concept surface "murder mystery"
- Murder on the Orient Express via concept surface "crime fiction work"