13 - Last Stroke by Lawrence L. Lynch

Penned by Chicagos very own socialite, Emma Murdock Van Deventer, using her nom de plume Lawrence L. Lynch, Last Stroke is a riveting detective story that begins with the baffling disappearance of a schoolmaster, Mr. Brierly. When the under-teacher and students embark on a quest to find him, they discover his body, and the enigma thickens. Was it a murder? What was the motive behind it? Despite his seemingly peaceful existence, could he have had enemies? Dive into this intriguing story to uncover the truth. Summarized by Lynne Thompson.