The Sittaford Mystery
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Summary
The action of the novel "The Sittaford Mystery" unfolds in the small village of Sittaford, where a group of people decides to hold a séance. During the séance, a spirit reveals that Captain Trevelyan, who lives nearby, has been murdered. One of the séance participants, Major Burnaby, goes to verify this message and indeed finds the captain dead. Suspicion falls on Trevelyan's nephew, James Pearson, who is arrested. However, his fiancée, Emily Tredwell, does not believe in his guilt and begins her own investigation. Throughout her investigation, Emily encounters numerous mysteries and dangers, but ultimately she manages to uncover the true killer and prove James's innocence.
Date of publication: 28 September 2024
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Genre: Detective