The Sign Of The Wooden Shoon (1898)

The Sign of the Wooden Shoon, written by Marshall Mather in 1898, is a mystery novel that takes place in the English countryside. The story follows the investigation of a murder that occurs in the small village of Ditchley. The victim is a wealthy landowner named Sir Charles Vandrift, who is found dead in his study with a wooden shoe on his head. The shoe is believed to be a clue left by the killer.The investigation is led by Detective Inspector Chippenfield, who is assisted by his colleague, Detective Sergeant Kidd. They interview the suspects, including Sir Charles' family members, his business partners, and the village residents. As the investigation progresses, more clues are uncovered, including a mysterious woman who was seen leaving Sir Charles' house on the night of the murder.The plot thickens as the detectives discover that Sir Charles had a complicated personal life, with multiple mistresses and a gambling addiction. They also uncover a conspiracy involving his business dealings and a potential motive for his murder.The Sign of the Wooden Shoon is a classic whodunit novel that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. It is a well-crafted mystery with a cast of intriguing characters and a plot full of twists and turns. This book is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction.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.