TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wells,Carolyn
TI  - A Point of Testimony
T2  - Produced from the October 1911 issue of Adventure magazine
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Detective and mystery stories
KW  - Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
KW  - Detectives -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2021-10-23; Roger Frank and Sue Clark; Originally published; United States: The Ridgway Company, 1911
N2  - "A Point of Testimony" by Carolyn Wells is a crime fiction novel published in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the witty and humorous detective Bert Bayliss, who is summoned to investigate a murder in an affluent household. Set against the backdrop of a well-to-do society, the story provides a thrilling look at a web of suspects intertwined with motives related to inheritance and intrigue.  The plot begins with the murder of Richard Hemmingway, a well-known financier, who has been strangled in his library. With a myriad of suspects, including family members and staff, Bayliss navigates through their testimonies and hidden motives. A key element emerges when evidence points to George Fiske, Hemmingway’s secretary, as the likely murderer. However, through clever deductions, Bayliss uncovers the truth: Fiske had staged the crime to cover his own machinations regarding a large sum of missing securities. Ultimately, the combination of humor and keen observation leads to a surprising revelation and the resolution of the case, showcasing Bayliss's unique approach to detective work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66601
ER  -