The Lisson Grove Mystery
"The Lisson Grove Mystery" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a detective story featuring the enigmatic "man in the corner," who unravels a complex murder case. The narrative begins with the discovery of dismembered human remains in Wembley Park, which are later identified as belonging to James Arthur Dyke, a crippled old man living in Lisson Grove Crescent. His daughter, Amelia Dyke, returns from a trip to Edinburgh to find her father missing, prompting a police investigation. The case takes a turn when Amelia and her fiancé, Alfred Wyatt, are arrested for the murder. The prosecution presents evidence suggesting Wyatt killed Dyke to gain access to a £4,000 inheritance. Witnesses testify about suspicious activities, including a quarrel overheard between Amelia and her father, and Wyatt's movements on the day of the murder. Wyatt's defense hinges on proving Dyke was alive after the alleged time of death. Witnesses confirm seeing or hearing Dyke late into the evening, creating doubt about Wyatt's involvement. The court ultimately discharges Wyatt and Amelia due to insufficient evidence. The "man in the corner" concludes that Wyatt and Amelia orchestrated an elaborate scheme to murder Dyke and secure the inheritance. He suggests the murder occurred earlier than believed, with Wyatt impersonating Dyke to mislead witnesses. The story ends with the "man in the corner" admiring the criminals' cunning, despite their escape from justice.
By Baroness Emmuska Orczy · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 4 chapters
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV