The premise of this book seemed very promising. Sampson Tracy, a typical millionaire Wellsian victim, is found in his locked bedroom dressed up like something out of an ancient burial ritual. There is a garland of flowers draped around his neck, a women's scarf on his head, an inverted feather duster propped up behind his head giving him the appearance of an Indian chief. Also, an orange and some crackers are set beside him and a crucifix is placed in his hand. But does any of this come into play in the solution of the crime? No. Once again the most interesting bizarre elements are extraneous.
This book is discussed in detail with spoilers galore, I admit, because the book itself is ludicrous as an example of an "impossible crime." You can read more about this book and two others in "The Carolyn Wells Technique" at the blog Pretty Sinister Books. Click on the link below.
http://prettysinister.blogspot.com/2011/12/carolyn-wells-technique-or-how-i.html
J F Norris
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