The story revolves around a mysterious crime committed at a wealthy businessman's country house, where a valuable necklace disappears and a murder takes place. The main suspect is the businessman's nephew, who had previously been in trouble with the law. However, an amateur detective, who is a friend of the family, becomes involved in the case and uncovers a complex web of deceit and conspiracy that leads to the true culprit.
By Fergus Hume · First published 1905 · Genre: Mystery, Drama, Literary Fiction · 26 chapters