The Four-Pools Mystery

Name: The Four-Pools Mystery
Author: Jean Webster

By Jean Webster

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A lawyer entangled in a forgery case meets an inquisitive newspaper reporter and accompanies events at a plantation where missing goods and odd occurrences are explained by a supposed ha'nt. Superstition, theft, and local gossip involve Cat-Eye Mose, a skilled but eccentric hunter, and prompt a detective search, an expedition to a cave that ends in tragedy, and a coroner's inquest. False leads and investigations reveal forged bonds and hidden motives, Mose provides an explanatory account, and personal confessions and proposals bring the tangled mystery to a practical resolution.

About the Author

Jean Webster

Jean Webster was an American author best known for her novel "Daddy-Long-Legs," which tells the story of a young orphan girl and her mysterious benefactor. Born in the late 19th century, Webster's works often explore themes of independence, education, and the challenges faced by women in society. Her writing is characterized by a blend of humor and social commentary, making her stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. In addition to "Daddy-Long-Legs," she wrote several other notable works, including "Dear Enemy" and "Just Patty," which continue to resonate with readers today.