Vicky Van

"Vicky Van" by Carolyn Wells is a story set in early 20th-century New York, where we meet the charismatic Victoria "Vicky" Van Allen, whose world turns upside down at an evening gathering in her elegant home. The plot unfolds through the eyes of Chester Calhoun, a young lawyer fascinated by Vicky's charm and social circle. The story starts off lighthearted, highlighting his admiration for Vicky and the glamorous parties in her home, until a man named Somers is stabbed, thrusting Vicky into the middle of scandal and suspicion. The initial chapters hint at Vicky's mysterious personality, her friendships, and the strain that surfaces with this sudden crime, leaving readers to question her role in this scandalous event.