The Mystery At The Blue Villa (1919)

The Mystery At The Blue Villa is a mystery novel written by Melville Davisson Post and first published in 1919. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named John Lester, who is found dead in his villa in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The local police are baffled by the case, and it falls to the brilliant detective, Mr. Ebenezer Gryce, to unravel the mystery.Gryce soon discovers that there are many suspects with motives for the murder, including Lester's business partner, his estranged wife, and his secretary. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that leads him to the shocking truth about the murder.The book is set in the early 20th century and provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the time. The writing is engaging and suspenseful, with well-drawn characters and a clever plot that keeps the reader guessing until the very end.Overall, The Mystery At The Blue Villa is a classic mystery novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good whodunit.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.