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Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of mystery and intrigue with "The Clue," the first installment in the Fleming Stone series by Carolyn Wells. In this classic detective novel, Wells introduces readers to the brilliant and enigmatic detective Fleming Stone, whose keen... Read Full Overview

On the eve of her wedding, stunning heiress Madeleine Van Norman is found stabbed to death in the library of her palatial country mansion, killed by a single thrust from her Venetian letter opener. Suspicion falls by turns to the groom who loved another, the cousin who stands... Read Full Overview

On the eve of her wedding, stunning heiress Madeleine Van Norman is found stabbed to death in the library of her palatial country mansion, killed by a single thrust from her Venetian letter opener. Suspicion falls by turns to the groom who loved another, the cousin who stands... Read Full Overview

In *The Clue*, Carolyn Wells intricately weaves a classic murder mystery that captivates readers with its clever plot twists and richly drawn characters. Set within the societal milieu of early 20th-century America, the narrative showcases Wells' masterful command of the genre,... Read Full Overview

The Clue is the 1909 novel by the famous author Carolyn Wells. The novel is the first in Wells' Fleming Stone mystery series. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work... Read Full Overview

This is the start of an exciting series of tales featuring detective Fleming Stone. It was first published in 1909 by American mystery writer Carolyn Wells, who wrote a total of 170 books on diverse subjects, this being the first in her Fleming Stone mysteries. Stone is called... Read Full Overview

Carolyn Wells (June 18, 1862 - March 26, 1942) was an American writer and poet.

Born in Rahway, New Jersey, she was the daughter of William E. and Anna Wells.

After finishing school she worked as a librarian for the Rahway Library Association. Her... Read Full Overview

This is the start of an exciting series of tales featuring detective Fleming Stone. It was first published in 1909 by American mystery writer Carolyn Wells, who wrote a total of 170 books on diverse subjects, this being the first in her Fleming Stone mysteries. Stone is called... Read Full Overview

Unlock the mystery that captivated readers for generations "The Clue" by Carolyn Wells, a masterful blend of intrigue and suspense, is back after decades out of print, now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This isn't just a reprint it's a collector's item and a cultural... Read Full Overview

Dive into the classic world of detective fiction with Carolyn Wells' "The Clue," a captivating mystery perfect for fans of amateur sleuths and police procedurals. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a timeless tale of crime and deduction, where the search for... Read Full Overview

Dive into the classic world of detective fiction with Carolyn Wells' "The Clue," a captivating mystery perfect for fans of amateur sleuths and police procedurals. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a timeless tale of crime and deduction, where the search for... Read Full Overview

A classic from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, The Clue falls squarely in the tradition of two favorite mystery sub-genres - the Big House Mystery and the Locked Room Mystery. Detective Fleming Stone is cool and methodical, not unlike his more famous fictional forebears,... Read Full Overview

On the eve of her wedding, stunning heiress Madeleine Van Norman is found stabbed to death in the library of her palatial country mansion, killed by a single thrust from her Venetian letter opener. Suspicion falls by turns to the groom who loved another, the cousin who stands... Read Full Overview

Carolyn Wells (June 18, 1862 - March 26, 1942) was an American writer and poet.

Born in Rahway, New Jersey, she was the daughter of William E. and Anna Wells.

After finishing school she worked as a librarian for the Rahway Library Association... Read Full Overview