The Maxwell Mystery
Carolyn Wells
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An early murder mystery by the prolific American author Carolyn Wells, and the first one to feature her famous detective, Fleming Stone.
A group of people, including an English earl, have been invited to a house party at Maxwell Chimneys, where spoilt society heir Philip Maxwell lives with his uncle and aunt.
Everyone expects a few days of entertainment and flirtation, but on the first evening, Philip is found dead in the library, alongside an unconscious woman who has the murder weapon in her hand. A local detective is consulted to help one of the guests (the narrator) find the murderer. After prolonged efforts, and at their wits’ end, the two bring in Fleming Stone, who rapidly and easily clears up the mystery. (Summary by Winnifred Assmann) (6 hr 14 min)
Kapitel
| Concerning Opportunities | 12:52 | Gelesen von Jennifer Fournier |
| "Maxwell Chimneys" | 20:19 | Gelesen von Jennifer Fournier |
| The Belted Earl | 10:35 | Gelesen von Inkell |
| Saucy Mildred | 17:23 | Gelesen von tshoes76 |
| The Tragedy | 14:17 | Gelesen von Yoganandh T |
| "He Shot Me!" | 14:15 | Gelesen von CaptainWedlly |
| A Search For Clues | 14:20 | Gelesen von Yoganandh T |
| The Inquest | 13:05 | Gelesen von Yoganandh T |
| Further Testimony | 10:15 | Gelesen von Inkell |
| Mildred's Strange Story | 17:38 | Gelesen von Gila Labinger Freeberg |
| The Black Spangles | 20:49 | Gelesen von Rohit Gokhale |
| An Interview With Milly | 21:26 | Gelesen von Gila Labinger Freeberg |
| The Mysterious Missiles | 16:23 | Gelesen von Rohit Gokhale |
| In Pursuit of the Earl | 16:51 | Gelesen von ShrimpPhish |
| The Earl's Story | 20:25 | Gelesen von ShrimpPhish |
| The Gray Motorcar | 20:27 | Gelesen von Rohit Gokhale |
| Big Jack Judson | 21:24 | Gelesen von Gila Labinger Freeberg |
| A Pistol Shot | 22:41 | Gelesen von Gila Labinger Freeberg |
| Red Ink Spots | 8:41 | Gelesen von Douglas Wood |
| Irene Tells The Truth | 16:51 | Gelesen von GidNewell |
| Circumstantial Evidence | 15:57 | Gelesen von GidNewell |
| Fleming Stone's Discoveries | 11:52 | Gelesen von Inkell |
| The Confession | 15:34 | Gelesen von Cbteddy |
Bewertungen
Enjoyable Mystery
Wendy Mathieu
I enjoy a mystery by Carolyn Wells. I had a hunch who the murderer was going to be towards the end of the book but couldn't figure out the motive. I don't usually choose a book with more than one reader, but all readers were clear. Thanks so much for giving your time to read books for us to enjoy.
Mango
One of my favourite Stone mysteries. The amateur detective wasn’t unduly blinded by love or too quick to be suspicious. Although the ending was unexpected, it wasn’t unreasonable. Quite enjoyable.
Linda in PNW
Perhaps a bit drawn out but a good story. Most of the variety of readers did a fine job. Somewhat surprising end.
Ms SV
All the readers were great. Thanks for another good mystery.