The Markenmore Mystery

The Markenmore Mystery, written by J. S. Fletcher and first published in 1922, is a detective novel set in the early 20th century. The plot revolves around the Markenmore family, particularly Sir Anthony Markenmore and his estranged son Guy, who returns home just before a series of tragic events. Following Sir Anthony's death, Guy is murdered, leading D.S. Blick of Scotland Yard to investigate the tangled web of family secrets and rivalries. This work is notable for its intricate character relationships and is a classic example of British murder mysteries from the golden age of crime fiction.