Trespass (1909)

Trespass is a mystery novel written by Mrs. Henry Dudeney and first published in 1909. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy businessman, Mr. Felix Underwood, who is found dead in his study. The police are baffled by the case as there are no signs of forced entry, and the only clue is a footprint found near the scene of the crime.The investigation is led by Inspector Chippenfield, who is assisted by his friend and amateur detective, Mr. Burnley. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover that Mr. Underwood's family and business associates all have motives for his murder. The suspects include Mr. Underwood's wife, son, daughter, and business partner, as well as a former employee who was recently fired.The plot thickens as the investigation progresses, and the detectives uncover a web of lies and deceit. The tension builds as they race against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again. The story is full of twists and turns, and the reader is kept guessing until the very end.Trespass is a classic whodunit that will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and other mystery writers. It is a well-crafted tale of murder, intrigue, and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.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.