The Winning Clue (1919)

The Winning Clue is a classic mystery novel written by James Hay Jr. and first published in 1919. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named John Fleming who is found murdered in his study. The police suspect his secretary, Edward Raynor, who is in love with Fleming's daughter, Eileen. However, Raynor is convinced of his innocence and sets out to solve the murder himself.As he delves deeper into the case, Raynor discovers a series of clues that lead him to suspect several other people, including Fleming's business partner, a mysterious woman, and even Eileen herself. With the help of his friend, private investigator Fleming Stone, Raynor must unravel the complex web of secrets and lies surrounding the murder before the killer strikes again.The Winning Clue is a thrilling whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It is a masterful example of the classic detective novel genre, featuring an intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and plenty of twists and turns. Fans of Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and other great mystery writers will love this book.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.