Starvel Hollow Tragedy

Published in 1926, 'Starvel Hollow Tragedy' by Freeman Wills Crofts follows an orphan girl who escapes her dreary life at her uncle's home for a visit to an acquaintance in York. Her brief respite is shattered when she receives news of a devastating fire at her uncle's house, raising suspicions that it may not have been an accident. The case is taken up by Inspector French of Scotland Yard, who must uncover the dark secrets hidden beneath the rubble. This novel is notable for its intricate plotting and methodical approach to mystery.