The Spider's Web (1913)

The Spider's Web is a mystery novel written by Reginald Wright Kauffman and published in 1913. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman, John Arnold, and the subsequent investigation conducted by detective David Carroll. The murder takes place in Arnold's home, which is surrounded by a spider's web-like fence, hence the title of the book.As the investigation progresses, Carroll uncovers a web of lies and deceit, with multiple suspects and motives. The suspects include Arnold's wife, his secretary, and his business partner, among others. The story also delves into the personal lives of the characters, including their relationships and secrets.The Spider's Web is a classic whodunit mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Kauffman's writing style is engaging and descriptive, creating a vivid picture of the setting and characters. The book is also notable for its use of psychological analysis and profiling, which was relatively new in detective fiction at the time.Overall, The Spider's Web is a well-crafted mystery novel that has stood the test of time, and is still enjoyed by fans of the genre today.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.