The Moonstone First Period: Chapter XII

In which a mysterious smear on a freshly painted door becomes the focal point of an astute new police-sergeant’s inquiry, prompting a subtle yet thorough examination of the household’s movements and alibis amid rising tensions. The celebrated Sergeant Cuff, with his keen eye and peculiar temperament, gently challenges previous assumptions and unsettles those about him, hinting that the truth lies not in stolen treasure but in overlooked details.