Markenmore Mystery

"The Markinmore Mystery" revolves around Jay Markinmore's return to his quiet village after an absence of seven years, only to find himself in the midst of a tragedy beyond his wildest expectations. His father is dying, and on the same day he is shot in the head while in a deserted valley, which opens the way for many possibilities and accusations. Mysteries and tangled motives surround him, from grudges against those he seduced in the past, to those coveting a baronetcy and a vast estate. Detective Blake is tasked with unraveling this mysterious crime, but the closer he gets to the solution, the more complicated things become. Is he the killer who lost his pride because of Jay, a girl influenced by his whims, or a relative keen on inheritance? The atmosphere is charged with tension and suspicion, and every thread leads to a new maze of secrets. This novel is an irresistible thrill for fans of detective literature, as it reflects the ability of writer Joseph Smith Fletcher to build complex plots characterized by excitement and suspense.

جوزيف سميث فليتشر هو كاتب إنجليزي بارز، وُلِد في منتصف القرن التاسع عشر، وحقق شهرة واسعة في مجال الأدب البوليسي. ألَّف أكثر من 230 عملًا في مجالات أدبية متعددة، مما جعله واحدًا من أبرز الكتاب في عصره. تميزت كتاباته بالتشويق والتعقيد، كما ترك بصمة واضحة في الأدب الإنجليزي عبر أعماله الشهيرة مثل "أندرولينا" و"جريمة ميدل تمبل" و"حل لغز". توفي عام 1935، ولكن أعماله لا تزال تحظى بشعبية كبيرة وتستمر في التأثير على محبي الأدب البوليسي.