Book 1

On the New England seacoast, not far from Boston, lies a staid, picturesque village called Sutherlandtown. In these tranquil surroundings, Agatha Webb and her servant are found murdered. The task of unraveling the mystery begins at once, and suspicion points to a number of persons.


Rita Van Arsdale is in love with the man of her dreams but things get complicated when the man is accused of murder.