"Mystery of the Sycamore" by Carolyn Wells is a thrilling mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The story follows detective Fleming Stone as he investigates a series of strange occurrences at the Sycamore mansion, including the sudden disappearance of a valuable necklace and the murder of one of the houseguests.

Wells does a fantastic job of creating a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own motives and secrets that keep the reader guessing until the very end. The plot is full of twists and turns, with plenty of red herrings to keep even the most astute armchair detective guessing.

The writing is engaging and the pacing is spot-on, making it difficult to put the book down once you start. Overall, "Mystery of the Sycamore" is a well-crafted mystery that will appeal to fans of the genre looking for a classic whodunit with plenty of suspense and intrigue. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a thrilling and satisfying read.

Book Description:
Instead of prison time, former governor, Samuel Appleby, sentences his former rival, Daniel Wheeler to imprisonment on his homestead with a very strange addendum. He then endeavors to convince Mr. Wheeler to endorse his son’s candidacy for governor with a promise of commuting his sentence. In the meantime, Samuel Appleby is murdered in Wheeler’s home. The discovery of the identity of the murderer has many twists and turns filled with love, devotion, gumshoe dialog, and weird circumstances that will delight the listener in a most unusual way.