The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel

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The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel

by Mary E. Hanshew, Thomas W. Hanshew

EN·~6 hours

Chapters

Description

An anxious young Scottish woman bursts into the quiet of Scotland Yard, pleading for help that could save her father's life. Superintendent Narkom, already tangled in a cryptic case, listens as Miss Maud Duggan describes a shadowy adversary who seems intent on destroying Sir Andrew Duggan, the head of a venerable Argyllshire estate. Her frantic account hints at old family feuds, a mysterious spinning wheel, and a secret code that only the most clever mind can untangle.

Narkom and his loyal Inspector Petrie take the case, diving into a world of aristocratic intrigue and covert symbols. As they sift through letters, riddles, and whispered rumors from the remote Aygon Castle, the detectives must balance the pressing danger to the Duggan family with the baffling puzzle that lies at the heart of the danger. The early investigation promises a blend of clever deduction and atmospheric tension that draws listeners into a classic whodunit.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (389K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Annie McGuire

Release date

2010-07-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

ME

Mary E. Hanshew

Best known for co-writing brisk early 20th-century mystery and adventure stories, this American author worked in close partnership with Thomas W. Hanshew on several Hamilton Cleek novels. Her name is now a little elusive, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to the books themselves.

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TW

Thomas W. Hanshew

1857–1914

Best remembered for creating Hamilton Cleek, the master of disguise known as "the man of forty faces," he helped shape early popular detective fiction with fast-moving mysteries and theatrical flair. Before turning to crime stories, he built a career on the stage and wrote prolifically under several pen names.

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