The Lincoln, Natalie Sumner 1881-1935 creator Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis) 1880-1952 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) 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 PS New York and London: D. Appleton and Company, 1918 https://archive.org/details/movingfinger00compgoog/page/n326/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74210 https://archive.org/details/movingfinger00compgoog/page/n326/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74210 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134722.0 74210