A Point of Testimony

** "A Point of Testimony" by Carolyn Wells is a captivating mystery where the clever detective Bert Bayliss investigates a murder in a rich family's home. The story kicks off when Richard Hemmingway, a rich businessman, is found strangled in his study, leading Bayliss into a world of possible criminals, each with their own reasons and secrets connected to money and family drama. The evidence first suggests Hemmingway’s assistant, George Fiske, did it. But Bayliss, using his smarts and a bit of humor, figures out that Fiske was actually hiding his own secret plan involving stolen money. In the end, it's Bayliss's sharp thinking that solves the case with a surprising twist, showing off his special way of solving crimes. **