02632cam a22003853u 4500 74210 UtSlPG 20260610134722.0 m cr n 260607r20241918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lincoln, Natalie Sumner, 1881-1935 The moving finger Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Inspector Mitchell Release date is 2024-08-08 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Moving Finger" by Natalie Sumner Lincoln is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around tragic events at the Porter homestead, where a guest, Bruce Brainard, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. The main characters introduced are Vera Deane, the nurse attending to Craig Porter, and Hugh Wyndham, who becomes involved in the unfolding drama. The book sets the stage for a suspenseful exploration of intrigue, relationships, and the investigation into Brainard's death. At the start of the novel, Vera Deane is introduced as a dedicated nurse attending to patients at the Porter residence. After an illness during dinner, Brainard has been brought to the house, only to be discovered later with a tragic injury to his throat. The narrative unfolds through various characters—the nurse, the grieving family, and the coroner—each contributing to the chilling atmosphere as they confront the ramifications of Brainard's death. Rising tensions hint at deeper secrets and possible motives, creating an engaging setup for the mystery that is sure to captivate readers drawn to tales of suspense and conflicting loyalties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York and London: D. Appleton and Company, 1918 Detective and mystery stories Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction Nurses -- Fiction Washington (D.C.) Region -- Fiction Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1880-1952 Inspector Mitchell https://archive.org/details/movingfinger00compgoog/page/n326/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74210 114935 114935