The Underwood Mystery

By Charles J. Dutton

Book Overview

The Underwood Mystery is a novel written by Charles Judson Dutton and published in 1921. The story is set in a small town in New England and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy businessman named John Underwood. The main character of the novel is a young lawyer named James Meredith who is asked by Underwood's family to investigate the case. As Meredith delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a complex web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the entire town. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters including Underwood's beautiful but troubled wife, a corrupt politician, and a wealthy businessman with a dark past. As the investigation progresses, Meredith finds himself in danger and must use all of his legal skills to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrator to justice. The Underwood Mystery is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437313620
• ISBN13: 9781437313628
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"