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In the quiet setting of a country house, Bruce Brainerd suddenly falls ill. A trained nurse, Vera Deane, is assigned to care for him. However, the peaceful night takes a shocking turn when Bruce is found with his throat gruesomely cut. The list of suspects includes the nurse herself, a man in love with Veras sister, and a man who mysteriously vanished on the morning of the murder. As the tension escalates, each person is scrutinized and the plot thickens. Who committed this heinous crime? The shocking truth is only revealed when the moving finger finally points to the real culprit. This ...

Delve into a thrilling narrative set amidst the perilous times of war. I Spy unravels a German espionage plot with a mission to steal two invaluable American inventions critical for warfare. One, a revolutionary camera capable of capturing a complete map of the country from an airship. Two, an innovative process to create glass armor - a fusion of mica and glass that resists Mauser bullets. The story unfolds in the heart of Washington, D.C., where everyone has secrets to hide. Each chapter takes unexpected turns, culminating in a jaw-dropping finale. This summary is adapted from the Book ...

In the heart of Ten Acres, David Curtis, a visually impaired doctor, stumbles upon a gruesome discovery - the lifeless body of his host, John Meredith. Instantly, suspicion surrounds Merediths niece, Anne. Despite his own limitations, Curtis is determined to prove her innocence, engaging in an enthralling pursuit of the truth. As we delve into a tangled web of promises and obligations, Anne was coerced into accepting a marriage proposal from Curtis by her uncle before his untimely demise. This, along with mounting evidence, almost seals Annes fate. However, Curtis relentless efforts eventually...

In a shocking turn of events, Susan Baird is discovered lifeless at her own tea-table, her death undeniably a murder. Despite the widespread belief of her penury, her will reveals a surprising inheritance for her niece Kitty. As the mystery deepens, suspicion ebbs and flows among the people in her life, including two suitors who have been the subject of Washington societys keen scrutiny. With a myriad of tantalizing yet futile clues, the plot thickens until the final chapters unravel the shocking identity of the murderer and his sinister plan. Cats Paw keeps you guessing until the very end, ...

Arthur: The Red Seal follows detective Arthur Jeral as he investigates the disappearance of a priceless red-enameled signet ring from Marlowe Manor. Against a backdrop of stormy nights and whispered family secrets, suspicion falls on aristocrats, servants, and mysterious visitors. As Jeral deciphers cryptic messages hidden in old letters and confronts betrayal, he uncovers a plot to usurp a noble inheritance. Racing against time, he must expose the culprit and recover the seal to prevent scandal and secure justice. summary by John McCormick

When Evelyn Preston returns to her quiet home after a long journey, she expects tranquility—not the body of a dead man sprawled in her library. The Three Strings by Natalie Sumner Lincoln is a gripping early 20th-century mystery that blends elegant domestic drama with psychological suspense. As Evelyn becomes entangled in a murder investigation that draws in her stepfather, a mysterious doctor, and a childhood friend with secrets of his own, the truth tightens like the strings of a violin.

Nothing is what it seems to be as events unfold in this entertaining mystery by Natalie Sumner Lincoln. Red seals and red herrings abound and will keep you guessing all the way through the final chapter!