The Poisoned Pen

The Poisoned Pen is a classic mystery novel written by Arthur B. Reeve. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman, Mr. Vandergrift, who is found dead in his study with a letter opener stuck in his chest. The police are baffled by the crime, as there are no signs of forced entry and no obvious suspects.Enter Craig Kennedy, a brilliant detective and amateur scientist who is determined to solve the case. With the help of his sidekick, newspaper reporter Walter Jameson, Kennedy begins to unravel the mystery. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal involving the victim's family and associates.The Poisoned Pen is a thrilling whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Reeve's writing is engaging and suspenseful, and his characters are well-drawn and complex. This book is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels and anyone who enjoys a good puzzle.1911. One of the Craig Kennedy Series. The book begins: Kennedy�������s suitcase was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip uptown from the Star office in response to an urgent message from him. Come, Walter, he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, I�������ve got your suitcase out. Pack up whatever you can in five minutes. We must take the six o�������clock train for Danbridge. I did not wait to hear any more. The mere mention of the name of the quaint and quiet little Connecticut town was sufficient. For Danbridge was on everybody�������s lips at that time. It was the scene of the new famous Danbridge poisoning case-a brutal case in which the pretty little actress, Vera Lytton, had been the victim.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.