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Faulkner's Folly

Carolyn Wells

Faulkner's Folly

Faulkner's Folly

Carolyn Wells

Fiction, Mystery & Detective

Faulkner's Folly is a mystery novel by Carolyn Wells, written in the early 20th century. Set in a grand home on Long Island, the story follows the murder of renowned artist Eric Stannard, who is found dead in his studio with an etching needle in his heart. The investigation involves key characters including his jealous wife Joyce, a young model, and his son, all of whom have motives. The novel is notable for its intricate plot and character dynamics, typical of Wells' detective fiction.

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A mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a grand home known as Faulkner's Folly, where th...

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The lights go out in the studio of wealthy artist Eric Stannard. When they come on a moment later, the artist is dead, h...

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