The Mark of Cain – Carolyn Wells – 1920

Description: This is another Fleming Stone detective story. A millionaire is murdered in Van Cortian Park New York and circumstances seem to point to his nephew, Kane Landon, as the murderer. The fortune of the murdered man is left to his niece, Alice Trowbridge, on condition that she marry the millionaire’s lawyer and trusted friend…

Faulkner’s Folly – Carolyn Wells – 1920

Description: Eric Stannard the wealthy successful portrait painter, was found murdered in his studio. His dying cry was heard by Mrs. Faulkner as she descended the staircase. At her command the footman entered and turned up the lights on the darkened room. The artist was seen seated stabbed by an etching needle, and at either…