
Anybody But Anne
Published in 1912, 'Anybody But Anne' by Carolyn Wells is a mystery novel narrated by Raymond Sturgis, Anne's former high-school boyfriend. The story begins at a lavish party hosted by the Van Wycks, where David Van Wyck announces his intention to donate his fortune to build a library, only to be found dead the next day in his locked study. With the family fortune and valuable pearls missing, detective Fleming Stone is called in to solve the case, revealing a cast of intriguing characters and potential suitors for Anne. The novel is notable for its early use of the detective genre and complex character dynamics.

































































