Ashton-Kirk, Investigator

"Ashton-Kirk, Investigator" by John T. McIntyre, is an early 1900s mystery that introduces Ashton-Kirk, a smart and rich young detective with a knack for solving tough cases. He gets a visit from Miss Edyth Vale who needs his help. Her fiancé, Allan Morris, is caught up in a problem involving a coin collector called Hume, who has a shady past and might be a criminal. The story kicks off with Pendleton, Ashton Kirk's friend showing up. Soon after, Miss Vale tells Ashton-Kirk about her worries; her fiancé is being threatened, and she suspects the coin collector, Hume, is involved. The story gets more suspenseful as Miss Vale shares her insights on Hume and his strange connection to Morris. This all leads to the shocking discovery that Hume has been murdered, which begins a complicated investigation into the secrets and relationships of everyone involved.