Feathers Left Around (ePub)

In 'Feathers Left Around,' Carolyn Wells crafts a riveting narrative intertwining wit and suspense within a classic locked-room mystery. This whodunit delves into the intriguing death of Mr. Hugh Curran, a novelist known for his murder mysteries, under perplexing circumstances following a party filled with discussions of morbid creativity. Wells' prose engages with a light yet incisive touch, offering readers a labyrinthine plot in the spirit of Golden Age detective fiction, while placing her work within the broader cannon alongside contemporaries such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. The literary style she employs is distinctly her own, with an astute blend of dialogue-driven storytelling and a keen sense of character dynamics.
Carolyn Wells' background as a prolific writer of mystery and children's literature informs her narrative technique, and her expertise on the genre shines through in the novel's intricate plot structure and the interplay of her dramatis personae. Passionate about puzzles and logic, Wells brings a cerebral charm to the genre, and her own love for riddles permeates the story of Detective Kinney and the illustrious Fleming Stone, whom readers might recognize as Wells' recurring astute sleuth.
'Recommendation? 'Feathers Left Around' is a must-read for aficionados of classic detective stories, providing a challenging puzzle encased in a sharp, engaging narrative. The novel's seemingly insurmountable mystery and the presence of Carolyn Wells' master detective, Fleming Stone, ensures a satisfying resolution that will appease the appetite of armchair detectives longing for the nuances of early twentieth-century mystery writing. The literary echoes of a bygone era coupled with Wells' unique storytelling charisma make for a captivating and timeless reading experience.