The Cheyne mystery

"The Cheyne Mystery" by Freeman Wills Crofts is a thrilling detective story from the early 1900s, that centers around Maxwell Cheyne's descent into a world of intrigue after a seemingly innocent encounter. It starts in Plymouth, where Cheyne meets a supposed literary collaborator, Mr. Parkes, only to find himself drugged and robbed after their meeting. This marks the beginning of Cheyne's entanglement in a web of criminal activities that include burglary and even kidnapping, all triggered by a mysterious letter linked to one of his friends. Forced to investigate the crime himself when he is incapacitated and his house is burgled, Cheyne finds himself immersed in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, using his intelligence to solve the crimes and uncover the hidden truth.