As wealthy financier, Hugh Mainwaring dictates his last will and testament to his private secretary, it would be impossible for him to imagine the shocking chain of events that he is about to set into motion. This best-selling mystery novel was first published in 1901 and remains an entertaining mix of detective work, courtroom drama and family intrigue. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)
Chapters
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The Mainwarings Read by J. M. Smallheer 10:55
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Fair Oaks Read by J. M. Smallheer 10:58
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The Last Will and Testament of Hugh Mainwaring Read by J. M. Smallheer 14:15
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A Terrible Awakening Read by J. M. Smallheer 18:28
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Important Discoveries Read by J. M. Smallheer 11:16
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The Inquest Read by J. M. Smallheer 16:55
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A Little Royal Read by J. M. Smallheer 21:34
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The Weaving of the Web Read by J. M. Smallheer 17:17
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Tangled Threads Read by J. M. Smallheer 29:50
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Behind the Scenes Read by J. M. Smallheer 20:35
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Skirmishing Read by J. M. Smallheer 24:53
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X-Rays Read by J. M. Smallheer 26:09
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Theories, Wise and Otherwise Read by J. M. Smallheer 21:19
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The Exit of Scott, the Secretary Read by J. M. Smallheer 15:15
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Mutual Surprises Read by J. M. Smallheer 16:01
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Mutual Explanations Read by J. M. Smallheer 19:47
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Love Finds A Way Read by J. M. Smallheer 13:51
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An Unforeseen Foe Read by J. M. Smallheer 23:08
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Mutual Recognitions Read by J. M. Smallheer 11:32
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Opening Fire Read by J. M. Smallheer 27:40
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The Last Throw Read by J. M. Smallheer 24:50
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Secession in the Ranks Read by J. M. Smallheer 16:46
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Flotsam and Jetsam Read by J. M. Smallheer 18:28
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Between the Acts Read by J. M. Smallheer 29:58
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Run to Cover Read by J. M. Smallheer 32:48
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Mainwaring vs. Mainwaring Read by J. M. Smallheer 29:55
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The Silent Witness Read by J. M. Smallheer 40:19
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