Cynthia Wakeham's Money

"Cynthia Wakeham's Money" by Anna Katharine Green is a suspenseful mystery set in the 19th century. The story revolves around Cynthia Wakeham, who is nearing the end of her life, and the puzzling matter of what will happen with her wealth. As lawyer Frank Etheridge gets pulled into this complicated situation and meets the returning Dr. Edgar Sellick, secrets begin to emerge about Cynthia and her sister, Hermione Cavanagh. A strange atmosphere settles in the town of Marston; the two young men become very interested when Dr. Sellick suggests that he can provide insight into the Wakeham family's strange story. As they seek clarity, they uncover past incidents connected to the sisters and other Marston residents, which leads to a tale focused on family secrets, arguments over inheritance, and the difficult nature of human feelings.