The Four-Fingered Glove; Or, The Cost of a Lie

"The Four-Fingered Glove; Or, The Cost of a Lie" by Nicholas Carter is a mystery tale where celebrated detective Nick Carter gets pulled into a sticky situation. A man named Reginald Meadows Danton is in deep trouble when his cousin turns up dead in his room, and all fingers point to him. This story is packed with tricky identities, sneaky lies, and a search for what's real, all while diving into the complicated world of family and how people act in society. From the start, tension fills the air when Danton, clearly scared, asks Nick Carter for help, explaining that his cousin was killed right in front of him. Danton struggles with blurry memories from a night of heavy drinking that has him wondering if he might have done it without realizing. The story introduces Danton's sister and hints at dark secrets within the family, setting the scene for a thrilling investigation where guilt and innocence are hard to tell apart from lies and love for family.