The Mysterious Case of the Stolen Symphony: An Edmund Mottley Short Mystery

In the heart of Victorian London's glittering society, where elegance and intrigue intertwined, a shocking crime sent ripples through the city's elite circles.

Mister Mottley Stirs Up Trouble: An Edmund Mottley Short Mystery

by Ellen Seltz

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1259 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	17 pages
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The esteemed composer, Lord Frederick Ashworth, had suffered an unimaginable loss: his most prized creation, the "Symphony of Shadows," had vanished from his private study.

The case fell into the capable hands of Edmund Mottley, a renowned private investigator known for his sharp intellect and unwavering determination. As Mottley delved into the investigation, he found himself entangled in a labyrinth of suspects, each with their own hidden motives.

Lord Ashworth, a man of towering pride, was convinced that his rival composer, the enigmatic Count de la Roche, was behind the theft. However, Mottley's instincts told him otherwise.

As Mottley interviewed the household staff, he noticed a peculiar detail: Lady Ashworth, the composer's beautiful wife, seemed unusually composed despite the gravity of the situation.

Suspicion shifted to Lady Ashworth when Mottley discovered a hidden letter in her bour, revealing a secret affair with a dashing young musician.

But the plot thickened when the musician was found murdered, his body bearing the imprint of a unique symbol—the same symbol engraved on the missing symphony's manuscript.

Mottley's relentless pursuit led him to an underground lair beneath the city's bustling streets. There, he confronted Count de la Roche, who confessed to stealing the symphony.

The motive? Revenge. The count had once been a respected composer himself, overshadowed by Ashworth's brilliance. Driven by envy, he had sought to ruin his rival's reputation.

With the symphony recovered and the culprit apprehended, Mottley returned to Lord Ashworth's mansion. But as he handed over the precious composition, a faint smile crossed Lady Ashworth's lips.

In a daring twist, Mottley unveiled Lady Ashworth as the true mastermind behind the theft. She had orchestrated the entire scheme to expose her husband's infidelity and secure her own freedom.

In the end, Edmund Mottley's keen eye for detail had unraveled a web of deceit, bringing justice to the stolen symphony and exposing the hidden motives that had driven London's elite to the brink of despair.

And so, the enigmatic private investigator faded back into the shadows, leaving behind a legacy of brilliance and the lingering mystery of the stolen symphony.

Mister Mottley Stirs Up Trouble: An Edmund Mottley Short Mystery

by Ellen Seltz

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1259 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	17 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE