The Moving Finger (1918)

The Moving Finger is a mystery novel written by Natalie Sumner Lincoln and originally published in 1918. The story revolves around a young woman named Rachel Leighton, who moves to a small town in New England with her brother and sister-in-law to escape a scandal in their past. However, the peace and quiet of the town is shattered when anonymous poison-pen letters begin to circulate, accusing various residents of scandalous behavior. Rachel becomes involved in the investigation when her brother's wife receives one of the letters, and she teams up with a local detective named Jack Maitland to try to uncover the identity of the letter writer. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover a web of secrets and lies that threaten to tear apart the community.The Moving Finger is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and atmospheric setting, it is a must-read for fans of vintage mysteries.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.