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Cat's Paw (American Mystery Classics) by Roger Scarlett
Cat's Paw (American Mystery Classics) by Roger Scarlett
Childless and nearing the end of his life, wealthy bachelor Martin Greenough surrounds himself with only his cat, his servants, and a friend, Mrs. Warden -- to say nothing of the circle of extended family members whose lives he both subsidizes and rules from afar, who all seem to be more fond of Cousin Mart's money than they are of his character.
On the eve of his birthday, Greenough requests the presence of his heirs at his home, insisting that he has something important to discuss. But just as soon as all of his inheritors are assembled, Mart is found dead in his study, presenting Inspector Kane of the Boston Police Department with a baffling scenario and an abundance of suspects. As Kane untangles the threads and unburies dark family secrets, discovering a bizarre clue might be the key to solving the crime.
A classical "closed circle" mystery featuring a colorful cast of characters, Cat's Paw exemplifies the puzzling tales for which Roger Scarlett is remembered today. It is sure to delight any fan of pure, Golden Age detective stories -- especially those with a love of architecturally-focused plots.
Roger Scarlett was the pen name of Dorthy Blair and Evelyn Page, remembered today as one of the first same-sex couples to co-write mystery fiction.
PENZLER PUBLISHING, SOFTCOVER, 1931, 2022
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