05 - Anybody But Anne by Carolyn Wells

Unravel the suspenseful tale of a mysterious death and missing fortune in Anybody But Anne. The story, narrated by Raymond Sturgis, unfolds amidst a grand house party hosted by the wealthy Van Wycks. The patriarch, David Van Wyck, creates a stir when he announces his plan to donate his entire wealth to a community library, leaving his family destitute. However, the morning after his declaration, he is found dead in his locked study, with the family pearls and the deed to his fortune missing. Was it a murder or suicide? The initial investigations by a detective yield no results, leading to the enigmatic detective, Fleming Stone, being summoned. Amidst this turmoil, Anne, the central character, finds herself being wooed by several men vying to be her next husband. This intriguing saga is filled with fascinating characters and unexpected twists.