Mystery Girl

Published in 1910, 'Mystery Girl' by Carolyn Wells is a detective novel centered around a locked-room mystery involving the death of a college president. The investigation unfolds in a New England college town where all entrances to the study are locked from the inside, raising questions of murder or suicide. The arrival of Anita, the titular 'Mystery Girl,' complicates matters as her connection to the deceased is scrutinized, particularly regarding some hidden love letters. This novel is notable for its intricate plot and early exploration of the detective genre.