When a wealthy bachelor is murdered in his baroque Boston mansion, a bizarre clue holds the key to whodunnit. --Amazon.com
Roger Scarlett Books
This authorial duo, writing under the pseudonym Roger Scarlett, comprised Americans Evelyn Page and Dorothy Blair. While little is known about Blair, Page was evidently a talented author who attained an academic position. Their collaborative work, concentrated into just a few years, was characterized by a brisk pace and a mysterious cessation of writing.
The Roger Scarlett Mysteries, Vol. 2
Cat's Paw / Murder Among the Angells
- 460 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Inspector Norton Kane faces intriguing challenges as he investigates the death of a wealthy man who had long taunted his relatives about his fortune. Simultaneously, he delves into the tense rivalry between two elderly brothers living in different parts of their ancestral home, where the stakes of inheritance create a dangerous atmosphere ripe for murder. The intertwining mysteries promise suspense and complexity as Kane seeks to unravel the truth behind these familial conflicts.
The Roger Scarlett Mysteries, Vol. 1
The Beacon Hill Murders / The Back Bay Murders
- 402 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Inspector Norton Kane of the Boston police tackles two intriguing cases. The first involves the murder of a stock exchange gambler with aspirations of high society, where the main suspect seems unlikely to be the culprit. The second mystery unfolds in a boarding house, where a young man’s fears of betrayal are confirmed when his body is discovered, suggesting sinister forces at play. This gripping narrative weaves together social ambition and the darker side of human interactions.
Inspector Norton Kane of the Boston police has taken time off to recover from a nasty bout of influenza, but is enticed into personally investigating a strange household, where an elderly man claims someone is plotting to kill him.