The Clue

In "The Clue," the first installment of the Fleming Stone Mystery series by Carolyn Wells, the shocking murder of heiress Madeleine Van Norman occurs just before her wedding. Found dead in her library with a Venetian letter-opener, her death raises numerous questions, especially with a suicide note and a growing list of suspects including the groom, family members, and even a secretary. This traditional closed-environment mystery invites readers to unravel the motives behind her untimely demise while recalling the classic styles of great mystery writers like Agatha Christie.