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…
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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…
The Bride of a Moment – Carolyn Wells – 1920
Description: As the title cheekily suggests, the story centers on a woman murdered just after being married. Reviews: Rating: