The Key Of The Grave (1898)

The Key of the Grave is a novel written by William Robertson Nicoll and published in 1898. The book is a mystery novel that follows the story of a young man named John Wycherley who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. However, the inheritance comes with a catch - he must solve a mystery surrounding the death of his uncle's business partner, Mr. Carruthers. As John begins to investigate, he discovers that there are many people who had a motive to kill Mr. Carruthers, including his own uncle. The investigation takes John on a journey through the seedy underbelly of London, where he encounters criminals, con artists, and other unsavory characters. As the mystery deepens, John realizes that the key to solving the case lies in a series of cryptic messages left by Mr. Carruthers before his death. With the help of a young woman named Hilda, John sets out to decipher the messages and uncover the truth behind Mr. Carruthers' murder. The Key of the Grave is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a classic example of the mystery genre, filled with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the final reveal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.