How Briggs Died
About this book
Two friends, one a specialist in archaeology, the other an artist, were spending a day or two in the interesting old town of Bingly, the one in investigation of the old church, the other in sketching it. A telegram announcing the death of James Briggs, the artist’s brother, put an end to the holiday and sent Joshua Briggs post-haste to his sister-in-law’s house. But was it accidental death? Or suicide? Or was there not some foul play somewhere? Joshua sent for his friend. Ray started an investigation of a different kind from unearthing the secrets of old buildings. Patiently he collected information and evidence, collated and arranged it until he had made out a case and “proved” each possible suspect guilty. Yet when he finally revealed the criminal’s scheme he could not but admire its cleverness.