The Case of the Pool of Blood in the Pastor’s Study

Description

Frau Auguste Groner, along with Grace Isobel Colborn co-authored several mystery stories that had captivated the imagination of readers at the beginning of the 20th century. Some of their most notable works include Mene Tekel and The Man with the Black Cord. The Case of the Pool of Blood in the Pastor’s study is one of the most exciting novels the authors managed to develop, its mystifying murder case having been somewhat shocking, as well as unique in its nature.

The story begins with a startling fact: the Pastor is found missing, as the doctor together with the magistrate emerge from the rectory, announcing to the horrified villagers that their venerable pastor was almost certainly attacked by a murderer. With most of the village in shock, especially since the happening occurred on an Easter Monday, even the trees, the plants and the wind seemed to reflect the heavy atmosphere, as skilled Secret Service detective Joseph Mueller arrives at the scene to evaluate the situation.

The novel itself is quite well-written. Even though Mueller doesn’t have the keen detective skills and observant eye of some of the other famous crime solvers in contemporary stories, his methods of deduction and the exciting nature of his investigation will capture your attention almost instantly.

Without many clues to start with, and without even a body to examine, we are left to trail after Mueller, as he has the difficult task of dodging unexpected challenges and attempting to solve this unfortunate mystery.

Readers will be happy to note the intricacy, elegance and attention to detail associated with Frau Groner’s narrative. The story is definitely well put together, and its exciting, as well as curious nature is alike an interesting chess game unfolding many new sides of the puzzle with each newly discovered clue.


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