The Moving Finger (1911)

The Moving Finger is a mystery novel written by Edward Phillips Oppenheim and published in 1911. The story follows the character of Derek Kettering, a wealthy and married man who is found murdered on a train ride from Calais to London. The investigation is led by Inspector James Parish, who is assisted by a young woman named Marjorie Linden, who happens to be a friend of Kettering's wife. The two investigators must navigate a web of lies and deceit as they try to uncover the truth about Kettering's murder. Along the way, they encounter a cast of suspicious characters, including Kettering's mistress, a mysterious woman in black, and a group of international spies. As the investigation progresses, Parish and Linden must work quickly to solve the case before the killer strikes again. The Moving Finger is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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.