QED, Queen's Experiments in Detection: Stories

From the Grand Master Edgar Award–winning author, a collection of short mysteries featuring the legendary amateur sleuth Ellery Queen.

When Godfrey Mumford retired to focus on his chrysanthemums, he was worth a little over $5 million. A decade later, his family gathered for his birthday, he delivers shocking news: Thanks to poor investments on behalf of his financial manager, every penny is gone. The house is mortgaged, the stocks are sold—the only valuable item remaining is a priceless chry...