The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel

"The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel" by Mary E. Hanshew is a turn-of-the-century mystery novel, where Superintendent Narkom of Scotland Yard finds himself entangled in a web of family secrets and potential murder. Miss Maud Duggan arrives seeking help, convinced her stepmother, Lady Paula, intends to harm her father, Sir Andrew, to secure her own son's inheritance. The plot thickens within the walls of Aygon Castle, revealing strained relationships, especially between Sir Andrew and his son Ross, and a growing sense of danger fueled by ambition, secrets, and possible violence as Miss Duggan unfolds the events.