02313cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500250014426400510016930000470022033600260026733700260029333800360031949000640035550000310041950800300045052011600048053400680164065300180170865300340172665300390176065300260179983000640182585600430188999900190193266601UtSlPG20260610134534.0mcr n260607r20211911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWells, Carolyn,d1862-194212aA Point of Testimony 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from the October 1911 issue of Adventure magazine.  aRelease date is 2021-10-23  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark  a"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.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: The Ridgway Company, 1911  aShort stories  aDetective and mystery stories  aMurder -- Investigation -- Fiction  aDetectives -- Fiction 0aProduced from the October 1911 issue of Adventure magazine.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66601  c107423d107423