The story revolves around a mysterious cup that has been stolen from an antique shop. The protagonist, a young lawyer named Maurice Wimpole, becomes embroiled in the mystery when he agrees to defend the accused thief, a woman named Lucy Belford. As Maurice delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and conspiracy involving a secret society, blackmail, and murder.
By Fergus Hume · First published 1891 · Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction · 20 chapters