Ambrotox and Limping Dick

Ambrotox and Limping Dick, written in 1920 by Oliver Fleming (a pseudonym for Ronald and Philip MacDonald), is a mystery novel set in a country house. The story revolves around Randal Bellamy, his guest Theophilus Caldegard, and Caldegard's daughter, Amaryllis, as they navigate personal relationships and the secrets surrounding a mysterious drug called Ambrotox. The narrative explores themes of familial dynamics, the dangers of scientific discovery, and the potential for abuse of power. This work reflects early 20th-century mystery fiction and showcases the MacDonald family's literary contributions.