The Darrow Enigma

"The Darrow Enigma" by Melvin L. Severy is a 19th-century mystery where the sudden death of John Darrow throws suspicion on everyone around him. The story follows a doctor, our narrator, whose life changes after he meets George Maitland, a chemist with a hidden agenda concerning Darrow’s daughter, Gwen. What begins as a social gathering at the Darrow home quickly turns dark when John collapses, claiming he's been stabbed, which brings the group into a whirlwind of theories. With Gwen convinced her father was murdered, Maitland and the narrator launch an investigation to uncover the strange circumstances of Darrow’s demise. The book is a suspenseful exploration of love, deception, and the hunt for justice, as the mystery surrounding Darrow’s death slowly unravels.