The Millbank Case: A Maine Mystery of To-day

"The Millbank Case: A Maine Mystery of To-day" by George Dyre Eldridge is a captivating mystery set in the early 1900s, focusing on the perplexing murder of Theodore Wing, a prominent lawyer discovered lifeless at his home in Millbank. As Detective Trafford begins his work, the story introduces a cast of characters, including Wing's housemate, Mrs. Parlin, while revealing that Wing was the illegitimate son of Judge Parlin, adding layers of complexity to an already puzzling situation. With Wing appearing to have no enemies, the chilling circumstances of his death ripple through the community, suggesting the killer was someone close that lured Wing to the door. This sets the stage for a tense exploration of hidden motives and secret relationships as those involved attempt to unravel the truth.