Miss Frances Baird, Detective: A Passage From Her Memoirs is a mystery novel written by Reginald Wright Kauffman. The book follows the story of Miss Frances Baird, a detective who is determined to solve a murder case that has baffled the police. The story is set in the early 1900s in New York City and is narrated by Miss Baird herself.The novel begins with Miss Baird receiving a letter from her friend, Dr. James Burleigh, who asks for her help in solving the murder of his friend, Mr. James Creighton. The police have been unable to find any clues, and Dr. Burleigh believes that Miss Baird's unique skills as a detective could help solve the case.Miss Baird agrees to take on the case and begins her investigation. She interviews the people closest to Mr. Creighton, including his wife, his business partner, and his secretary. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that leads her to the killer.Throughout the book, Miss Baird's intelligence, wit, and determination shine through as she uses her deductive skills to solve the case. The novel is a classic whodunit mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.Overall, Miss Frances Baird, Detective: A Passage From Her Memoirs is a well-written and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of classic mystery novels. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good detective story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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