The Hampstead Mystery

The Hampstead Mystery, written by John R. Watson in the early 20th century, is a detective novel centered on the murder of High Court Judge Sir Horace Fewbanks in his Hampstead home. Detective-Inspector Chippenfield from Scotland Yard leads the investigation, uncovering a web of scandal involving a butler with a criminal past and a scorned lover. The narrative intricately weaves through London and Scotland, culminating in a dramatic courtroom conclusion, making it a notable entry in early detective fiction.