Who?

"Who?" by Elizabeth Kent is a captivating mystery novel from the early 1900s. The story kicks off when Cyril Crichton arrives in England after being away for a long time. He soon finds himself mixed up in something strange involving a mysterious young woman he meets on a train. The book hints at ideas about who people really are and lying, as Cyril gets pulled into a confusing situation when he decides to help the young woman, especially when she seems to be caught up in a scandalous scheme. Right away, Cyril bumps into a worried girl on a train, and he soon finds out she's scared because of his last name. As the story moves forward, it's clear the girl is running from something serious, since the police are looking for a criminal who escaped and is accused of murder. Cyril decides to protect her by saying she's his wife to keep the police away, which starts a series of events that could pull him into the dangerous aftermath of a murder mystery involving the disappearance of Lady Wilmersley. The beginning creates suspense between guilt and innocence, and the potentially life-changing effects of Cyril's choice to find out the truth.