Martin Hewitt, Investigator

"Martin Hewitt, Investigator" by Arthur Morrison, is a set of late 1800s detective stories starring Martin Hewitt, a sharp private eye celebrated for his amazing observation and skills in tough cases, from simple robberies to elaborate crimes. The initial story introduces Hewitt and some strange thefts at a country home, which sets the stage for adventures. A troubling robbery at Lenton Croft kicks us off, where valuable jewelry vanishes under impossible conditions, and the owner, Sir James Norris, is desperate. The only clue ever found is a spent match. Hewitt digs in, builds a solid awareness of the incidents, and carefully quizzes Sir James, methodically untangling the odd threads of the case and captivating readers in the mysteries ahead.