The Crooked Hinge

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the narrative follows Sir John Farnleigh, who returns home after 25 years to claim his inheritance, having survived the Titanic disaster. His return is complicated by the emergence of another claimant, also named Sir John, who asserts his right to the estate. Tensions escalate when one of the men is murdered, prompting Dr. Gideon Fell to step in and unravel the mystery, testing his detective skills in a case filled with intrigue and familial secrets.