""Ixora: A Mystery"" is a novel written by John Harrison and published in 1888. The story takes place in the small town of Ixora, where a wealthy landowner named Sir Charles Vandrift has recently passed away. His death is shrouded in mystery, as he was found dead in his study with no apparent cause of death. The local police are baffled, and it is up to a young detective named Jack Hildreth to unravel the truth behind the death of Sir Charles. As...